Hypselodoris paulinae Pauline's Nudibranch

Hypselodoris paulinae is commonly referred to as Pauline's Nudibranch. Difficulty in the aquarium: Not suitable for aquarium keeping. Toxicity: Toxic hazard unknown.

Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater

Hypselodoris paulinae, 62mm, Kwajalein

Courtesy of the author Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater . Please visit www.underwaterkwaj.com for more information.

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Scientific:: Hypselodoris paulinae
German:: Paulines Hypselodoris
English:: Pauline's Nudibranch

Category:: Nudibranchs

Family tree:: Animalia (Kingdom) > Mollusca (Phylum) > Gastropoda (Class) > Doridida (Order) > Chromodorididae (Family) > Hypselodoris (Genus) > paulinae (Species)
Initial determination:: Gosliner & R. F. Johnson, 1999

Occurrence:: Endemic species, Hawaii, USA
Marine Zone:: Subtidal, sublittoral, infralittoral, deep zone of the oceans from the lower limit of the intertidal zone (intertidal) to the shelf edge at about 200 m water depth. neritic.
Sea depth:: 1 - 45 Meter
Habitats:: Seawater, Sea water
Size:: 6,2 cm
Temperature:: °F - 82.4 °F (°C - 28°C)
Food:: Carnivore, Food specialist, Sponges
Difficulty:: Not suitable for aquarium keeping
Offspring:: None
Toxicity:: Toxic hazard unknown