Reticulated Goniobranchus (Goniobranchus reticulatus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Reticulated Goniobranchus (Goniobranchus reticulatus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving

Reticulated Goniobranchus

Reticulated Goniobranchus (Goniobranchus reticulatus) is a much-discussed species, and many experts are still not in total agreement. It could be that some identified individuals are other or new species. In general G.reticulatus has a reddish-brown mantle and a white foot that is visible most of the time. If all sightings are the same species, then it occurs from Eastern Afirca to the Western Pacific.

Reticulated Goniobranchus
Reticulated Goniobranchus
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Reticulated Goniobranchus
Reticulated Goniobranchus
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Reticulated Goniobranchus Goniobranchus reticulatus
Scientific Rank
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca (Mollusks / Molluscs)
Class:
Gastropoda
Order: Nudibranchia (Nudibranchs)
Family: Chromodorididae (Chromodorididae)
Genus: Goniobranchus (Goniobranchus)
Species: Goniobranchus reticulatus
Size
Average Size: 6 centimetres

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