Hypselodoris bennetti

Scientific name Hypselodoris bennetti
Descriptor 1864
IUCN category (World) NE
Family Chromodorididae
Genus Hypselodoris
Hypselodoris bennetti Hypselodoris bennetti

Introduction

Hypselodoris bennetti is a little salt water mollusc.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Type
  • Size
    2 - 3 cm
  • Colours
    transparent
  • Mimicry
    coral
  • Chromatophores
    No
  • Motif
    ponctuations
  • Type
  • Size
    2 - 3 cm
  • Colours
    transparent
  • Mimicry
    coral
  • Chromatophores
    No
  • Motif
    ponctuations

How to recognize Hypselodoris bennetti ?

Hypselodoris bennetti measures between 2 and 3 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. The has ponctuations.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • SociabilityThe following information corresponds to the mode of sociability once sexual maturity has been reached.
    solitary
  • Way of living
    diurnalAn animal is said to be diurnal when it lives during the day.
  • Venomous
    No
  • Diet
    grazer

Hypselodoris bennetti is a mollusc solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert

Hypselodoris bennetti is a mollusc ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NE

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Depth
    1 - 20 m
  • Environment
    Free benthic

Biotope presentation

Hypselodoris bennetti is most often found at a depth between 1m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

Fishkeeping

Not recommended

We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.

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Bibliographic references

Phylogeny of Hypselodoris (Nudibranchia: Chromodorididae) with a review of the monophyletic clade of Indo-Pacific species, including descriptions of twelve new species - TERRENCE M. GOSLINER - REBECCA F. JOHNSON - Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society - 1999.

Nudibranchs of the World - TERRENCE M. GOSLINER - REBECCA F. JOHNSON - Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society - 0. , Rudie H. Kuiter

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