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