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Conclusion: Gymnodoris ceylonica
Reviewed by Codex identification research on Sep 5, 2026 · 90% reviewer confidence.
Reasoning recorded at review
- Pale translucent body with repeated orange-red spots
- Orange foot edge
- Orange gill lines remain visible
- Body proportions and spot spacing fit G. ceylonica
Alternatives considered
- Gymnodoris striata
Why plausible: Same broad white-and-orange colour family
Comparison: No continuous orange mantle line or anterior V is evident
- Gymnodoris rubropapulosa
Why plausible: Orange-red spots on white ground
Comparison: Larger, denser papillae are not evident
Evidence limits & sources +−
- • Softer image cannot establish every gill and rhinophore detail
- • Internal anatomy and DNA are unavailable
Gymnodoris ceylonica diagnostic account ↗Web page · DORIS species account · Identification key and description · checked Sep 5, 2026 · full frame suppliedContribution: The translucent body, orange-red spotting, foot margin and gill lines remain the best match.WoRMS current name check ↗Taxonomic register · MolluscaBase via WoRMS, AphiaID 214544 · Taxon record · checked Sep 5, 2026Contribution: Accepted name check only.
