Eunicella singularis

  • White gorgonian
  • weiße Fächerkoralle
  • Wit hoornkoraal
  • Gorgone blanche
  • Gorgonia blanca
  • Gorgonia bianca

Distribution

  • The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The species can be found between 5 and 60 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 4 mm
  • Animal with medium growth

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)