Goniodoris violacea

Goniodoris violacea is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Goniodorididae.

Distribution

This species was first described from New Caledonia. It has not been found elsewhere.

Description

This goniodorid nudibranch is translucent violet in colour, with a dark violet edge along the pallial margin.

Ecology

Goniodoris violacea probably feeds on bryozoans or colonial ascidians but the diet is apparently not yet determined.