Antipathes caribbeana

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King's black coral
Buschige Dörnchenkoralle
Struikvormig zwart koraal
Corail noir buissonnant
Coral negro arborescente

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 15 and 100 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 350 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) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!