Antillogorgia acerosa
Purple sea plume
Trockener Federbusch
Droge zeepluim
Plume de mer sèche
Pluma de mar seca
Gorgonie piumosa
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 180 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) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!