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Family: Hexabranchidae



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Max. Length 10 cm TL

 
Hexabranchus morsomus
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Photo by Harasti, David

Indo-Pacific
Max. Length 25 cm TL
Hexabranchus sanguineus (Rüppell & Leuckart, 1828)

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Hexabranchus sanguineus
[Spanish dancer]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Hexabranchus morsomus Western Central Atlantic 10 TL 1962
Hexabranchus sanguineus Spanish dancer Indo-Pacific 25 TL 1828



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