Muricea californica Aurivillius, 1931
California golden gorgonian
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Family:  Plexauridae ()
Max. size:  90 cm H (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 12 - 30 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: USA to Mexico.
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Biology:  It is found on rocks and other hard substrates at depths of 12 to 30 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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