Alcyonium pasternaki [Alcyonium pasternaki]
Description
This soft coral can form compact colonies that blend into the seafloor, especially on rocky substrates or in areas with moderate flow. Divers often notice it as a textured, fleshy patch that contrasts with bare rock or sand. If you watch for a moment, you may see the colony’s surface details—tiny structures and subtle movement—respond to the water flow.
Where To See Alcyonium pasternaki
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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