Pseudopterogorgia australiensis [Pseudopterogorgia australiensis]
Description
Underwater, this species often appears as a sturdy, tree-like gorgonian with a distinctive branching pattern. Divers may notice its polyps and the way the colony holds position in moderate currents, giving it a lively, “alive” feel even when it’s not actively moving.
Where To See Pseudopterogorgia australiensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
|
| Order |
Soft Corals (Malacalcyonacea)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Family |
Sea Fans
Gorgoniidae
|
| Genus |
Feather Gorgonian
Pseudopterogorgia
|
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