Lembeh — 7 September 2025
- Location seen
- Lembeh, Indonesia
- Date seen
- 2025-09-07
Goniobranchus preciosus
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About this species
- Current scientific name
- Goniobranchus preciosus
- Previous genera
- Chromodoris
- Order
- Nudibranchia - Doridoidea (Dorids)
- Type
- Cryptobranchia (Cryptobranch dorids)
- ID confidence
- Confirmed
- Genus
- Goniobranchus
- Species
- preciosus
- Average size
- 17 mm
- Colours
- white, yellow, red
- Pattern
- Mottled, Edged mantle
- Body shape
- Oval
- Rhinophores
- Horizontal
- Gills
- External gill plume
- Similar species
- Goniobranchus sinensis, Goniobranchus verrieri, Goniobranchus albonares, Goniobranchus rubrocornutus
Geographic Distribution
Widespread in Indo-Pacific. Found in coral rubble.
Identification
Main body white with speckles. The rhinophores are club shaped with lamellae which are red in colour with white on the edges. The erect gills and rhinophores may be retracted into a protective pocket.
General Notes
There are a number of nudibranchs that are mainly white with a coloured margin. Look for the white edges to the gills and rhinophores.
Our Sighting
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