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Fish Net Hypselodoris

Hypselodoris iacula

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Fish Net Hypselodoris (Hypselodoris iacula)

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Hypselodoris iacula is a species of very colourful sea slug or dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae.

Distribution

This nudibranch is known from the Western Pacific Ocean including Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.

Description

Hypselodoris iacula has a pink body and a bright orange mantle. The body and dorsum are covered in a white mesh-like pattern. The gills and rhinophores are orange.

This species can reach a total length of at least 50 mm and has been observed feeding on sponges from the genus Euryspongia.

Colors

white
orange
purple
pink

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Similar Species

Allen’s Ceratosoma Allen’s Ceratosoma Anna's Chromodoris Anna's Chromodoris Avern's Glossodoris Avern's Glossodoris Beautiful Gypsy Nudibranch Beautiful Gypsy Nudibranch Black-margined Nudibranch Black-margined Nudibranch Brown-edge Glossodorid Brown-edge Glossodorid

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fish Net Hypselodoris dangerous?

Fish Net Hypselodoris has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Fish Net Hypselodoris?

Lembeh Island Malaysia East Taiwan Sulawesi Island Malaysia West +10 more in Seabook

How deep does Fish Net Hypselodoris live?

Fish Net Hypselodoris can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.

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