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Zephyr Hypselodoris

Hypselodoris zephyra

Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.

4
Media items
Photos and videos
4
Dives
Distinct encounters
1
Location
1 trip
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Archive ecology

Conditions where we found it

SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.

Depth evidence
4.0–12.5m
Median 4.3m · n=3
Water temperature
23.0–24.0°C
Median 24.0°C · n=4

Depth basis: 0 recorded, 3 profile-estimated, 1 contextual.

Consistent water window

4 observations with dive temperature sit within 23.0–24.0°C.

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Indicative archive pattern · 4 observations / 4 dives

Observed depth distributionmiddle 50%: 4.1–8.4m
0–5m10–15m
  • • These distributions describe photographs in SNAP, not a species’ complete biological range.
  • • Depth distributions use recorded or capture-time profile estimates; dive-average and maximum context is excluded.
  • • Time-of-day groups use the camera clock and are not corrected for sunrise, sunset, or timezone.
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Creature trail

A life through time and place

4 encounters

  1. #4 · Sep 15, 2026

    Air Manis

    Ambon · Asia 2026

    4.0m · Estimated at capture time23.0°C

  2. #3 · Sep 14, 2026

    Kampung Baru 3

    Ambon · Asia 2026

    4.3m · Estimated at capture time24.0°C

  3. #2 · Sep 13, 2026

    Laha 1

    Ambon · Asia 2026

    9.7m · Dive-average context24.0°C

  4. #1 · Sep 13, 2026

    Kampung Baru 2

    Ambon · Asia 2026

    12.5m · Estimated at capture time24.0°C

Species field guide

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Field notes

Encounter profile

Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.

Hypselodoris zephyra - Hypselodoris is a genus of colourful sea slugs or dorid, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Chromodorididae. Modern usage follows a more restricted view of which species belong in this genus so there are numerous genus transfers.

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Asia 2026
Ambon / Sep 15, 2026 / 4 records