Pentapora foliacea

Rose coral
Blattzweig-Moostierchen
Oranje zeeroos
Rose de mer
Pentapora anaranjada
Corna d'alce

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species develops on the reef
The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the animal : 50 cm
The animal is branch-shaped

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!