Swiftia spauldingi

  • Short red gorgonian
  • Petite gorgone rouge

Distribution

    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 15 and 340 Meters.
    • Rare species.

    General behaviour of the species

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size of the colony : 25 cm

    Relationship with humans

    • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
    The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!