Sea Raspberry [Eunephthya]
Description
Eunephthya is famous for its soft, bushy look—often resembling a “raspberry” of tiny branches. Divers typically find it in current-swept areas where its delicate, feathery polyps capture food from the water, making it a lively spot to watch as currents pass.
Species
Eunephthya celata
Eunephthya celata
Eunephthya ericius
Eunephthya ericius
Eunephthya granulata
Eunephthya granulata
Eunephthya shirleyae
Eunephthya shirleyae
Eunephthya susanae
Eunephthya susanae
Eunephthya thyrsoidea
Eunephthya thyrsoidea
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
|
| Order |
Soft Corals (Malacalcyonacea)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Family |
Capnellidae
Capnellidae
|
Statistics
- Species 6