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.