Pterogorgia guadalupensis
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Grooved-blade sea whip
Blattartige See-Peitsche
Gegroefde zeeveter
Lacet de mer rainuré
Cordón de mar ranurado
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 60 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.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!