Leopard Rainbow Dorid [Goniobranchus leopardus]
Description
As its name suggests, this species can show a leopard-like look—bold spots and patterns that make it instantly recognizable once you’ve seen one. Divers commonly find it on or near sponge habitats, where it grazes slowly and stays close to the bottom, offering great photo opportunities.
Where To See Leopard Rainbow Dorid
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
|
| Family |
Chromodorididae
Chromodorididae
|
| Genus |
Goniobranchus
Goniobranchus
|
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