Faithful goniobranchus (Goniobranchus fidelis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Goniobranchus fidelis
- Common name
- Faithful goniobranchus
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Goniobranchus
- Size
- 3–6 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 fidelis reaches 6 cm. Indo-Pacific nudibranch (Chromodorididae) with yellow-green to cream mantle covered with regularly scattered small red-purple spots and vivid red-purple mantle edge, orange gills, orange rhinophores. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Accessible macro photo subject of nudi-spotting dives for its contrasting red-yellow pattern.
Photo of Faithful goniobranchus
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Faithful goniobranchus?
- Faithful goniobranchus (Goniobranchus fidelis) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Faithful goniobranchus?
- Faithful goniobranchus is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Faithful goniobranchus dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Faithful goniobranchus?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Faithful goniobranchus?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus geometricus - Geometric goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus reticulatus - Reticulated goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus kuniei - Kunie's goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus coi - Co's goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus leopardus - Leopard goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus splendidus - Splendid goniobranchus
Other species in the family Chromodorididae
- Chromodoris magnifica - Magnificent chromodoris
- Hypselodoris picta - Painted hypselodoris
- Felimida purpurea - Purple doris
- Felimida luteorosea - Rose-and-gold doris
- Risbecia tryoni - Tryon's risbecia
- Chromodoris annae - Anne's chromodoris
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 597334)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519823)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia