Paramuricea clavata

  • Purple gorgonian
  • Rote Gorgonie
  • Roodpaars hoornkoraal
  • Gorgone pourpre
  • Gorgonia roja
  • Gorgonia rossa

Distribution

  • The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • Generally in an area where there is a current
  • The species can be found between 7 and 110 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 8 mm
  • Animal with medium growth
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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