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Goniobranchus kuniei
Formerly referred to as Chromodoris kuniei, this nudibranch may be mistaken for Chromodoris leopardus, Goniobranchus geminus, or Hypselodoris tryoni. C. leopardus has hollow spots (much like a leopard's), and G. geminus has distinctly colored bands around its mantle. H. tryoni is more elongated while this species is more oval. Kuni's nudibranch feeds on hydroids, coral, sponges and sea anemones, and grow to about 5cm in length.
Found singly or in pairs in coral and rocky reefs among sand and rubble areas, at depths of 10 to 30m. Widespread in the Indo-West Pacific.
Spotted this very colorful nudibranch among dead coral and rubble in about 27m of water at the Big Ligid dive site, north of Samal Island, Philippines. It measured 5cm long.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2012
Submitted on Jul 31, 2012
43 Comments (1–25)
i would be really surprised if it wasn't in the other category
Amazing color.
I'm happy to share my photos here. Glad you enjoy them! :)
I am happy to share my photos! Glad you enjoy them. :)
So beautiful, unique and just amazing! I don't have an sea spots and enjoy yours very much!
I can't thank you enough, guys, for your words of encouragement! :)
Congrats on your spotting of the day award, Blogie
Beautiful spotting Blogie! Congratulations! =)
Thank you, Yuriana, matimar1, Meghan and Luis! I'm really happy for the SOTD because this nudibranch is truly beautiful. :)
Congrats Blogie, very well deserved SOTD.
Fascinating! Nice work!
what a beautifull creature, great spottings friend!!
@amrit - I go scuba diving for various reasons, but whenever I dive I'm always on the lookout for nudibranchs. This one was very difficult not to see because of its vibrant colors! And it helped that the sponge it was perched on gave it a good contrast.
Thanks again, guys! It's very heart-warming to receive your comments. :)
cool how did you find it
Wonderful series, Congratulations !!
Congrats, Blogie.
Congratulations !
@ArvinMemaphu - Maraming salamat, kabayan!
Thanks to Cecilia J and Reza H and everyone who's favorited this spot! :)
Gorgeous Spot, Congratulations !
wow! gorgeous! great series + video
luper mo sir!
Stunning capture! Congratulations and well-deserved, Blogie :)
@ArgyBee - That's what caught my attention, the neon margin. And this looked much, much prettier in person! I only wish I had better photography skills, and better equipment...
Fantastic work as usual Blogie. Well deserved. Love the neon margin.
Thanks for your greetings, guys! I really appreciate it. :)
Such a beautiful spotting, Blogie! Congratulations!