Leptogorgia ruberrima

Red Sea Fan
Rote Hornkoralle
Gorgone rouge
Gorgonia Roja

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
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 25 and 200 Meters.
Common species.
Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest