Pseudoplexaura spp

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  • Porous sea rod
  • Porige See-Rute
  • Poreuze gorgoon
  • Gorgone poreuse
  • Gorgonia porosa
  • Gorgonia caraibica

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 225 cm
  • Lives in partnership with algae
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.