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Euselenops luniceps
(Cuvier, 1817)
 
Eucelenops luniceps
Maximum size:  60 mm (Kay, 1979).

Identification:  This distinctive species is cream with dark brown spots and a broad oral veil fringed with short white papillae.

Natural history:  Euselenops luniceps is a rarely seen sand dweller that partially buries itself in the sand during the day (usually with the rhinophores and posterior siphon exposed). It forages for small invertebrates at night. It's been recorded from < 1 to 65 m (< 3 to 213 ft), the latter from dredging, and can swim in a manner similar to Hexabranchus. (Kay, 1979)

Distribution:  Maui, Oahu and Raita Bank: widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific.

Taxonomic notes:  ( )

Photo:  Mike Severns:

Observations and comments:

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