- Source: Goniobranchus kuniei
Goniobranchus kuniei is a species of a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Chromodorididae.
Distribution
These species were initially documented in New Caledonia. They are known from the western Pacific Ocean and eastern Indian Ocean, including Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
Description
The Goniobranchus kuniei has a striking pattern of blue spots with pale blue halos on a creamy-colored mantle. Its mantle also features a double border of purple and blue. The body can reach a length of approximately 40 mm (1.6 in). The species Goniobranchus tritos and Goniobranchus geminus share similar color patterns.
Habitat
This species likes waters that are 21–26 °C (70–79 °F) and is often found between 5 and 40 meters (16 and 131 ft).
References
External links
Goniobranchus kuniei, videos at Bali, Indonesia
Photos of Goniobranchus kuniei on Sealife Collection
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Biku-cacar kuning
- Hypselodoris tryoni
- Goniobranchus kuniei
- Goniobranchus
- Nudibranch
- Goniobranchus geminus
- Hypselodoris tryoni
- Glossodoris
- Chromodoris
