Golden-Edged Rainbow Dorid [Goniobranchus aureomarginatus]
Description
As the name suggests, this species often shows a golden or warm-colored edge that frames its mantle, creating a bright border effect. Divers may spot it slowly crawling along the substrate, especially when it’s illuminated by sunlight filtering down to the reef.
Where To See Golden-Edged Rainbow Dorid
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
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| Family |
Chromodorididae
Chromodorididae
|
| Genus |
Goniobranchus
Goniobranchus
|
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