Hypselodoris violabranchia [Hypselodoris violabranchia]
Description
Hypselodoris violabranchia is a beautiful dorid nudibranch with a noticeable purple-tinged gill region that can pop against the rest of its body. Divers frequently encounter it on sponge-rich areas, where it forages methodically along the seafloor. If you spot one, take a moment to observe its steady pace—nudibranchs like this often stay close to their feeding grounds.
Where To See Hypselodoris violabranchia
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
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| Family |
Chromodorididae
Chromodorididae
|
| Genus |
Hypselodoris
Hypselodoris
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