Family: |
Alcyoniidae (true soft corals) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 6 - 350 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Possibly endemic to Chile. Subtropical to temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This species is found on rocky and biogenic substrates such as dead gorgonians or chitons at depths of 6 to 350 m. In some colonies, pink eggs or larvae were observed through the transparent body wall of some polyps (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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