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Goniobranchus hintuanensis

Goniobranchus hintuanensis

Description:

Formerly referred to as Chromodoris hintuanensis. This attractive nudibranch has a white-and-purple mantle covered by white dots and a few small, white, circular nodules surrounded by purple (or deep magenta). The rhinophores and gills are translucent purple edged with a darker hue. The mantle, which is purple underneath, waves up and down rhythmically at times.

Habitat:

Coral and rocky reefs of the Indo-Pacific region.

Notes:

This nudibranch was spotted at a depth of about 12m, at the dive site called Coral Gardens in Talikud Island, Samal, Philippines.

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1 Comment

Blogie
Blogie 11 years ago

This nudibranch has been reclassified from Chromodoris hintuanensis to Goniobranchus hintuanensis.

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Davao Del Norte, Philippines

Spotted on Nov 12, 2011
Submitted on Nov 20, 2011

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