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Euselenops luniceps (Cuvier, 1817)

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:
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Photo: Mike
Severns:
Observations and comments:
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