Beautiful Hypselodoris
Hypselodoris pulchella
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–3 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
A small, brightly patterned nudibranch reaching about eleven centimetres, the beautiful hypselodoris is often found crawling in pairs under coral rubble in shallow water around three metres deep. Like others in its family it grazes on sponges, taking on their colours and chemical defences.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Chromodorididae › Hypselodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 597870.
FAQ
- How deep does the Beautiful Hypselodoris live?
- The Beautiful Hypselodoris (Hypselodoris pulchella) is typically found at 3–3 m.
- Is the Beautiful Hypselodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Beautiful Hypselodoris is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Beautiful Hypselodoris get?
- The Beautiful Hypselodoris grows to about 11 cm.