Plumapathes pennacea
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Feather black coral
Feder-Dörnchenkoralle
Geveerd zwart koraal
Corail noir plume
Coral negro pluma
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- Often in a cavity or under an overhang
- The species can be found between 5 and 300 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 150 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.)