Hypselodoris infucata
| Scientific name | Hypselodoris infucata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rüppel & Leuckart |
| Year of description | 1831 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Chromodorididae |
| Genus | Hypselodoris |
Introduction
Hypselodoris infucata is a salt water mollusc.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Size55 - 70 cm
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motiftasks
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Type
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Size55 - 70 cm
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motiftasks
How to recognize Hypselodoris infucata ?
Hypselodoris infucata measures between 55 and 70 cm. This mollusc is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, bleu and beige body. The also has jaune, bleu and noir tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietgrazer
Hypselodoris infucata is a mollusc solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui forme des rubans d'œufs
Hypselodoris infucata is a mollusc ovipare qui forme des rubans d'œufs.
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)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature20 - 28 °C
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Depth3 - 20 m
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EnvironmentFree benthic
Biotope presentation
Hypselodoris infucata is most often found at a depth between 3m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
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Sources & Contributions
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Bibliographic references
Nudibranchs of the World - - 0. , Rudie H. Kuiter
Scientific partners
Tags
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