Euselenops luniceps
Euselenops luniceps (Cuvier, 1817)
Moon-faced euselenops
Euselenops luniceps
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Pleurobranchidae ()
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 30 - 46 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal surface is light violet, having dark purple-brown spots. Sole of the foot and ventral surface of the oral veil are dark purple, almost black. Mantle is smooth and much smaller than the body.
Biology:  Assumed maximum length from Ref. 844. Minimum depth based on occurrence from Ref. 77616. Capable of swimming reasonable distances (Ref. 844).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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