Dendronephthya hemprichi

Prickly alcyonarian
Stachelige Pracht-koralle
Alcyonaire translucide

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 100 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 70 cm
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!