Annella mollis

Giant sea fan
Rotmeer Riesengorgonie
Gorgone géante
Gorgonia gigante del Mar Rojo
Ventaglio di mare gigante

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

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 10 and 50 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm

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.)