Splendid goniobranchus (Goniobranchus splendidus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Goniobranchus splendidus
- Common name
- Splendid goniobranchus
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Genus
- Goniobranchus
- Size
- 3–6 cm
- Depth
- 3–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific
Description
Goniobranchus splendidus reaches 6 cm. Endemic Southwest Pacific (East Australia) nudibranch (Chromodorididae) with cream-white mantle with regularly arranged bright red spots and bright yellow-orange border (hence splendidus, splendid), white gills, red-orange rhinophores. Lives from 3 to 30 m on coral and rocky reefs of east Australian coast (New South Wales, Queensland). Feeds on sponges. Iconic macro photo subject of east Australia dives.
Photo of Splendid goniobranchus
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Splendid goniobranchus?
- Splendid goniobranchus (Goniobranchus splendidus) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Splendid goniobranchus?
- Splendid goniobranchus is found between 3–30 m deep.
- Is the Splendid goniobranchus dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Splendid goniobranchus?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Splendid goniobranchus?
- Found in: Asian Pacific.
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 fidelis - Faithful goniobranchus
- Goniobranchus leopardus - Leopard 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 771431)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 8264152)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia