How to Identify Goniodorididae

Goniodorididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Nudibranchia, class Gastropoda. The family contains 15 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Goniodorididae Species

How to identify Ancula gibbosa (Risso, 1818)

Ancula gibbosa (Risso, 1818)

Ancula gibbosa (Risso, 1818)

Ancula gibbosa is a goniodorid nudibranch that feeds on Ectoprocta, found across…

How to identify Goniodoridella savignyi Pruvot-Fol, 1933

Goniodoridella savignyi Pruvot-Fol, 1933

Goniodoridella savignyi Pruvot-Fol, 1933

Goniodoridella savignyi is a widely distributed dorid nudibranch sea slug with a…

How to identify Trapania palmula Gosliner & Fahey, 2008

Trapania palmula Gosliner & Fahey, 2008

Trapania palmula Gosliner & Fahey, 2008

Trapania palmula is a translucent white nudibranch species found in parts of the…

How to identify Trapania lineata Haefelfinger, 1960

Trapania lineata Haefelfinger, 1960

Trapania lineata Haefelfinger, 1960

Trapania lineata is a small Mediterranean goniodorid nudibranch that feeds on En…

How to identify Ancula lentiginosa Farmer, 1964

Ancula lentiginosa Farmer, 1964

Ancula lentiginosa Farmer, 1964

Ancula lentiginosa is a goniodorid nudibranch first described from La Jolla, Cal…

How to identify Trapania vitta Gosliner & Fahey, 2008

Trapania vitta Gosliner & Fahey, 2008

Trapania vitta Gosliner & Fahey, 2008

Trapania vitta is a mostly white goniodorid nudibranch found across parts of the…

How to identify Okenia amoenula (Bergh, 1907)

Okenia amoenula (Bergh, 1907)

Okenia amoenula (Bergh, 1907)

Okenia amoenula, the fiery nudibranch, is a small South African nudibranch found…

How to identify Trapania brunnea Rudman, 1987

Trapania brunnea Rudman, 1987

Trapania brunnea Rudman, 1987

Trapania brunnea is a goniodorid nudibranch found in Australia and New Zealand t…

How to identify Ancula pacifica MacFarland, 1905

Ancula pacifica MacFarland, 1905

Ancula pacifica MacFarland, 1905

Ancula pacifica is a translucent white goniodorid nudibranch, likely a distinct …

How to identify Trapania tartanella (Ihering, 1886)

Trapania tartanella (Ihering, 1886)

Trapania tartanella (Ihering, 1886)

Trapania tartanella is a translucent white goniodorid nudibranch with yellow-ora…

How to identify Trapania maculata Haefelfinger, 1960

Trapania maculata Haefelfinger, 1960

Trapania maculata Haefelfinger, 1960

Trapania maculata is a yellow-marked translucent white goniodorid nudibranch tha…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Goniodorididae?

Goniodorididae animals belong to the Nudibranchia order in the Animalia kingdom. It has a pale body streaked with orange, and its margin features fingerlike projections tipped with yellow-orange that resemble flames. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Goniodorididae?

Goniodorididae is classified in the order Nudibranchia, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. Its body is translucent white with distinct yellow markings.

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