Alcyonium acaule
Mediterranean sea-finger
Mittelmeer-Meerhand
Middellandse Zee-dodemansduim
Alcyon méditerranéen
Mano de muerte mediterraneo
Mano di San Piero mediterraneo
Distribution
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- Often in a cavity or under an overhang
- The species can be found between 12 and 135 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Endemic species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
- Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
- Animal with slow growth
- The animal can show variable colouring
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!