Antipathes dichotoma

Black coral
Schwarze Koralle
Corail noir

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

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.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm
Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm

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.)

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