Reticulated goniobranchus (Goniobranchus reticulatus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Goniobranchus reticulatus
- Common name
- Reticulated 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 reticulatus reaches 6 cm. Nudibranch with pale pink-white mantle with red-purple reticulated patterns shaped like net or mesh (hence reticulatus), orange to yellow mantle edge, red-purple rhinophores, white to pink gills. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs of Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Sought-after macro photo subject for its highly detailed mosaic design.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Reticulated goniobranchus?
- Reticulated goniobranchus (Goniobranchus reticulatus) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Reticulated goniobranchus?
- Reticulated goniobranchus is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Reticulated goniobranchus dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Reticulated goniobranchus?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Reticulated goniobranchus?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus geometricus - Geometric 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 597341)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519817)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia