Anilao — 2 February 2026
- Location seen
- Anilao, Philippines
- Date seen
- 2026-02-02
Goniobranchus albopunctatus
White spotted Nudibranch
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About this species
- Current scientific name
- Goniobranchus albopunctatus
- Common name
- White spotted Nudibranch
- Previous names
- Chromodoris sykesi
- Previous genera
- Chromodoris
- Order
- Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
- Type
- Cryptobranchia (Cryptobranch dorids)
- ID confidence
- Confirmed
- Genus
- Goniobranchus
- Species
- albopunctatus
- Average size
- 30 mm
- Colours
- white, blue, yellow, red
- Pattern
- Spots, Edged mantle
- Body shape
- Oval
- Rhinophores
- Horizontal
- Gills
- External gill plume
- Similar species
- Goniobranchus reticulatus
Geographic Distribution
Widespread in Indo-Pacific
Identification
Colourful nudibranch with red, yellow on the dorsum, mantle margin is light blue, dark blue and yellow and the foot is bright yellow. The gills are red and white in a circular cluster around the anus and are fully retractable. Rhinophores lamellate and fully retractable.
General Notes
Similar to Goniobranchus reticulatus. Look at the margin and foot - G. reticulatus has a pure white margin and foot.
Our Sighting
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