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
- 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