Ralpharia gorgoniae

Solitary gorgonian hydroid
Fächerkorallen-Hydrozoe
Gorgoon-hydroïde
Hydraire des gorgones
Hidroidea de gorgonias

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Generally, the species is attached to another cnidarian
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 4 and 25 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 3 cm

Relationship with humans

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