Pseudopterogorgia formosa [Pseudopterogorgia formosa]
Description
Divers may recognize Pseudopterogorgia formosa by its attractive, branching form that can resemble a miniature underwater tree. As currents flow, the colony can sway slightly, and the fine details of its surface become more apparent when you hover and look closely.
Where To See Pseudopterogorgia formosa
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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