Antipathes atlantica
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 20 and 100 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 120 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.)