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!