Gorgonia mariae

  • wide-mesh sea fan
  • Große Masche Gorgonie
  • Grote maas zeewaaier
  • Eventail de mer à grandes mailles
  • Abanico a gran malla

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 30 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.