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Hallaxa iju Gosliner & Johnson, 1994
Maximum size: 5 mm.
Identification:
This
is
a
plump, soft-bodied dorid with compact gills. The rhinophores
are mottled in brown and white. There are two color forms: violet-brown
and cream with scattered white flecks.
Natural history:
Hallaxa iju is a
moderately rare species known from seven animals, four cream and three
brown. It has been found in moderately protected to exposed rocky
habitats, as well as Halimeda
kanaloana beds, at depths of 4-8 m (13-26 ft). Both of the
animals found in Halimeda
were brown. A cream, spiral egg mass 4 mm in diameter was found on
algae in a holding dish containing a cream, 4 mm animal.
Distribution:
Maui: widely distributed in the western & central Pacific.
Taxonomic notes:
There's
some
possibility
that the two color forms might be different
species. It was first recorded in Hawaii from Kapalua Bay, Maui by CP
on July 1, 1996.
Photo: CP:
3.2 mm; cream: Five Graves, Maui; Aug. 13, 2002.
Observations and comments:
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