Junceella juncea

  • Delicate sea whip
  • Peitschen - Gorgonie
  • Zweepkoraal
  • Fouet d emer
  • Coral latigo
  • Gorgonia rossa

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
  • The species can be found between 10 and 30 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
  • Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!