Swiftia exserta
Red polyp octocoral
Rot Tiefsee-Gorgonie
Rode diepwatergorgoon
Gorgone rouge des profondeurs
Gorgonia roja de las profundidades
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 15 and 90 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 45 cm
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.