Goniodoris mercurialis
# Goniodoris mercurialis

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

## Distribution

This species was first described from False Bay, South Africa. It is found on both sides of the Cape Peninsula.

## Description

This goniodorid nudibranch is translucent tan in colour, with large areas of white surface pigment on the oral tentacles and the back and sides of the body.

## Ecology

Goniodoris mercurialis feeds on colonial ascidians.

