Alcyonium etheridgei [Alcyonium etheridgei]
Description
Look for this species as a soft coral colony that can form rounded or irregular shapes, often with a slightly textured surface. When divers approach, the colony’s polyps may become more noticeable, giving it a delicate, patterned look. It’s commonly found where currents help deliver food, so you’ll often see it thriving in areas with steady water movement.
Where To See Alcyonium etheridgei
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Anthozoans
Anthozoa
|
| Order |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
|
| Family |
Soft corals (Malacaclyonacea group)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Genus |
Alcyoniids
Alcyoniidae
|
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