Kunie's goniobranchus (Goniobranchus kuniei)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Goniobranchus kuniei
- Common name
- Kunie's goniobranchus
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Goniobranchus
- Size
- 3–6 cm
- Depth
- 5–25 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 kuniei reaches 6 cm. Nudibranch with distinctive pale purple to cream mantle covered with characteristic round ocelli rimmed with electric blue, vivid purple to magenta edge, purple rhinophores, white gills. Lives from 5 to 25 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific (notably Indonesia, New Caledonia, Australia). Feeds on sponges. Favorite macro photo subject of nudi-spotting dives for spectacular ocellate design.
Photo of Kunie's goniobranchus
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Kunie's goniobranchus?
- Kunie's goniobranchus (Goniobranchus kuniei) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Kunie's goniobranchus?
- Kunie's goniobranchus is found between 5–25 m deep.
- Is the Kunie's goniobranchus dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Kunie's goniobranchus?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Kunie's goniobranchus?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus geometricus - Geometric goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus reticulatus - Reticulated 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 597339)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519733)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia