Tinctured goniobranchus (Goniobranchus tinctorius)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Goniobranchus tinctorius
- Common name
- Tinctured 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 tinctorius reaches 6 cm. Indo-Pacific nudibranch (Chromodorididae) with cream-white mantle with spectacular multicolor wavy red-orange-purple-pink margins in concentric bands (hence tinctorius, tinctured), orange gills, orange rhinophores. Lives from 5 to 30 m on coral reefs of central and western Indo-Pacific. Feeds on sponges. Sought-after macro photo subject for its unique design in colored wavy bands.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Tinctured goniobranchus?
- Tinctured goniobranchus (Goniobranchus tinctorius) reaches 3–6 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Tinctured goniobranchus?
- Tinctured goniobranchus is found between 5–30 m deep.
- Is the Tinctured goniobranchus dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Tinctured goniobranchus?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Tinctured 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 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 597374)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6519796)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia