Hypselodoris violacea
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Hypselodoris violacea is a species of sea slug or dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Chromodorididae.
Distribution
The holotype of this nudibranch was collected at 10 m depth from Magic Reef, Busuanga Island, Palawan, Philippines, 11°59′N 120°05′E / 11.99°N 120.08°E. It is known only from Palawan, Philippines and northern Borneo, Malaysia.
Description
Hypselodoris violacea has a deep, dark purple body with a broad solid white border to the mantle. The bulb of the rhinophores is deep purple, with sheaths of the same colour. The gills are also entirely deep purple. There is a tall gill pocket which is also deep purple in colour. This is a large nudibranch, reaching 50 mm in length. This species was mistakenly reported as Hypselodoris bullocki.
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Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Social Behaviour
Solitary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hypselodoris violacea dangerous?
Hypselodoris violacea has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Hypselodoris violacea?
How deep does Hypselodoris violacea live?
Hypselodoris violacea can be found at depths of up to 10 meters.