Pterogorgia anceps
Angular sea whip
Winkelseepeitsche
Hoekige zeeveter
Lacet de mer anguleux
Cordón de mar anguloso
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The species can be found between 4 and 22 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
- 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.
- - Chemistry/pharmacy