Zephyr hypselodoris (Hypselodoris zephyra)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Hypselodoris zephyra
- Common name
- Zephyr hypselodoris
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Hypselodoris
- Size
- 3–6 cm
- Depth
- 5–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific
Description
Hypselodoris zephyra reaches 6 cm. Small Indo-Pacific nudibranch (Chromodorididae) with cream-white mantle with 3-5 distinct purple-black longitudinal lines and small yellow spots scattered between lines, white gills, orange rhinophores. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Sought-after macro photo subject for its precise graphic lines.
Photo of Zephyr hypselodoris
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Zephyr hypselodoris?
- Zephyr hypselodoris (Hypselodoris zephyra) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Zephyr hypselodoris?
- Zephyr hypselodoris is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Zephyr hypselodoris dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Zephyr hypselodoris?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Zephyr hypselodoris?
- Found in: Asian Pacific.
Other species in the genus Hypselodoris
- Hypselodoris picta - Painted hypselodoris
- Hypselodoris apolegma - Apolegma chromodoris
- Hypselodoris emma - Emma's hypselodoris
- Hypselodoris infucata - Painted hypselodoris
- Hypselodoris maculosa - Spotted hypselodoris
- Hypselodoris tryoni - Tryon's hypselodoris
Other species in the family Chromodorididae
- Chromodoris magnifica - Magnificent chromodoris
- Felimida purpurea - Purple doris
- Felimida luteorosea - Rose-and-gold doris
- Risbecia tryoni - Tryon's risbecia
- Goniobranchus geometricus - Geometric goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus reticulatus - Reticulated goniobranchus
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 457531)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5859634)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia