Agelas oroides

  • Orange Agelas
  • Orangefarbige Agelas
  • Oranje Agelas
  • Agélas orangée
  • Agelas naranjada
  • Agelas aranciata

Distribution

  • The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 20 cm
  • The animal is in the form of a mass
  • The surface looks smooth
  • 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) :
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!