Co's goniobranchus (Goniobranchus coi)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Goniobranchus coi
- Common name
- Co's goniobranchus
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Goniobranchus
- Size
- 4–8 cm
- Depth
- 5–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Goniobranchus coi reaches 8 cm. Indo-Pacific nudibranch (Chromodorididae) with central cream-white mantle with spectacular concentric multicolor purple, blue, orange, yellow wavy margins, orange gills, orange rhinophores. Unique pattern among Goniobranchus. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Iconic trophy macro photo subject of nudi-spotting dives for its spectacularly colored margins.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Co's goniobranchus?
- Co's goniobranchus (Goniobranchus coi) reaches 4–8 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Co's goniobranchus?
- Co's goniobranchus is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Co's goniobranchus dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Co's goniobranchus?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Co's goniobranchus?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus reticulatus - Reticulated goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus kuniei - Kunie's goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus geometricus - Geometric goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus fidelis - Faithful goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus leopardus - Leopard goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus splendidus - Splendid goniobranchus
Other species in the family Chromodorididae
- Chromodoris magnifica - Magnificent chromodoris
- Felimare tricolor - Tricolor doris
- Chromodoris quadricolor - Pyjama slug
- Hypselodoris bullockii - Bullock's hypselodoris
- Felimida luteorosea - Rose-and-gold doris
- Felimida purpurea - Purple doris
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 597329)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519801)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia