Geometric goniobranchus (Goniobranchus geometricus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Goniobranchus geometricus
- Common name
- Geometric goniobranchus
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Goniobranchus
- Size
- 2–4 cm
- Depth
- 3–30 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 geometricus reaches 4 cm. Small nudibranch (formerly Chromodoris) with white mantle with distinctive geometric black patterns in circles, lines and parallel spots, vivid purple to magenta edge, purple rhinophores, white gills. Lives from 3 to 30 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Favorite macro photo subject of Indonesia, Philippines nudi-spotting dives for hyper-detailed patterns.
Photo of Geometric goniobranchus
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Geometric goniobranchus?
- Geometric goniobranchus (Goniobranchus geometricus) reaches 2–4 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Geometric goniobranchus?
- Geometric goniobranchus is found between 3–30 m deep.
- Is the Geometric goniobranchus dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Geometric goniobranchus?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Geometric 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 coi - Co's goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus fidelis - Faithful 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 597336)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519793)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia