Field notes
Encounter profile
Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.
Goniobranchus coi - Goniobranchus are known for their vibrant colors and distinctive patterns, often featuring bright white bodies with colorful spots or lines.
Species profile
Coi's Goniobranchus
Goniobranchus coi
Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.
5
Media items
Photos and videos
4
Dives
Distinct encounters
3
Locations
1 trip
Archive ecology
Conditions where we found it
SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.
- Depth evidence
- 1.9–24.4m
- Median 15.7m · n=3
- Water temperature
- 24.0–28.0°C
- Median 27.0°C · n=5
Depth basis: 0 recorded, 3 profile-estimated, 2 contextual.
An early signal
5 environment-linked observations are available so far. More encounters will show whether a repeatable pattern emerges.
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Indicative archive pattern · 5 observations / 4 dives
Observed depth distributionmiddle 50%: 8.8–20.1m
Camera-clock comparison
Morning · 1Night · 4
- • These distributions describe photographs in SNAP, not a species’ complete biological range.
- • Depth distributions use recorded or capture-time profile estimates; dive-average and maximum context is excluded.
- • Time-of-day groups use the camera clock and are not corrected for sunrise, sunset, or timezone.
Creature trail
A life through time and place
#4 · Sep 26, 2026
Ransiwor
Raja Ampat · Asia 2026
15.7m · Estimated at capture time28.0°C
#3 · Sep 24, 2026
West Mansuar
Raja Ampat · Asia 2026
24.4m · Estimated at capture time27.0°C
#2 · Sep 13, 2026
Laha 1
Ambon · Asia 2026
9.7m · Dive-average context24.0°C
#1 · Jul 17, 2026
Deacon's
Tawali, PNG · Asia 2026
5.9m · Dive-average context25.0°C
Species field guide
Notes, taxonomy, identification & seasonality
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Species field guide
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Life found nearby
Species photographed on the same dives come first, followed by close taxonomic neighbours.
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