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Cnidarians
236 Species found
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Aurelia aurita |
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Moon jellyfish |
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Ohrenqualle |
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Oorkwal |
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Aurélie |
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Medusa de cuatro ojos |
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Pota marina |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 6 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 400 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Calvadosia campanulata |
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Stalked jellyfish |
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Lucernaire campanulée |
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Medusa pedunculada |
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The temperate Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 50 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Cassiopea frondosa |
Distribution |
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Upside-down jellyfish |
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Sandqualle |
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Zandkwal |
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Méduse de sable |
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Medusa invertida |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 0 and 8 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 250 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Cassiopea xamachana |
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Mangrove upside-doxn jellyfish |
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Mangrovenqualle |
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Mangrovekwal |
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Cassiopée de mangrove |
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Medusa invertida de manglares |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 300 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Cassiopea andromeda |
Distribution |
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Upside-down jellyfish |
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Mangrovequalle |
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Cassiopée |
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Medusa invertida |
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Medusa cassiopea / andromeda |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 300 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Cephea cephea |
Distribution |
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Cauliflower jellyfish |
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Warzenqualle |
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Méduse chou-fleur mauve |
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Medusa corona |
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Medusa corona |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 15 cm Diameter of the polyp : 150 mm
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Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
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Cestum veneris |
Distribution |
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Venus girdle |
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Venusgürtel |
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Ceinture de Vénus |
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Cinturón de Venus |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 1500 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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Chironex fleckeri |
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Australian box jellyfish |
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Cuboméduse d'Australie |
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The tropical Pacific |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 300 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is very irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Chiropsalmus quadrumanus |
Distribution |
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Four-handed box jellyfish |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 55 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 14 cm Diameter of the polyp : 140 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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Contact with the animal can result in death
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Chrysaora quinquecirrha |
Distribution |
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Sea nettle |
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Kompassqualle |
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Zeebrandnetel |
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Ortie de mer |
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Ortiga de mar;Agua mala |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 25 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 25 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Chrysaora hysoscella |
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Compass jellyfish |
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Kompassqualle |
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Kompaskwal |
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Méduse rayonnée |
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Aguamar |
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Medusa bruna |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 350 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is irritant
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Chrysaora lactea |
Distribution |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 45 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 250 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Cotylorhiza tuberculata |
Distribution |
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Egg Jellyfish |
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Knollen |
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Spiegeleikwal |
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Méduse œuf au plat |
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Aguacuajada |
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Cassiopea |
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The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 1 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 350 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Cyanea lamarcki |
Distribution |
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Blue hair jellyfish |
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Blaue Nesselqualle |
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Blauwe haarkwal |
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Cyanée de Lamarck |
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Medusa orticante azul |
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The temperate Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 300 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is very irritant
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Leucothea multicornis |
Distribution |
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Warty comb jelly |
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Rippenqualle |
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Leucothéa |
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Ctenóforo |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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Linuche unguiculata |
Distribution |
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Sea thimble |
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Fingerhutqualle |
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Zeevingerhoed |
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Méduse dé à coudre |
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Dedal de mar |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 3 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 20 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Lucernaria quadricornis |
Distribution |
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Horned stalked jellyfish |
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Vierhorn Becherqualle |
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Lucernaire à quatre cornes |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 500 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 75 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Lychnorhiza lucerna |
Distribution |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 450 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is irritant
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Mastigias papua |
Distribution |
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Spotted jelly |
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Mastigias papua |
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The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 600 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is irritant
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Mnemiopsis leidyi |
Distribution |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 120 mm
Animal with fast growth
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is irritant
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Pelagia noctiluca |
Distribution |
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Pink jellyfish |
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Leuchtqualle |
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Parelkwal |
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Pélagie |
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Medusa luminiscente |
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Medusa noctiluca |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 1400 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 17 cm Diameter of the polyp : 170 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is very irritant
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Phyllorhiza Punctata |
Distribution |
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Australian Spotted Jellyfish |
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Méduse constellée |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 700 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Physalia physalis |
Distribution |
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Portuguese man-of-war |
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Portugiesische Galeere |
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Portugees oorlogsschip |
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Physalie |
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Navío portugués |
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Caravella portoghese |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The animal is found on the surface
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 1000 cm Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is very irritant
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Rhizostoma pulmo |
Distribution |
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Rhizostome |
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Blumenkohlqualle |
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Longkwal |
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Rhizostome |
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Aguamar |
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Polmone di mare |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 1000 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Stomolophus meleagris |
Distribution |
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Cannonball jelly |
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Kanonenkugel-Qualle |
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Kanonskogelkwal |
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Méduse montgolfière |
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Medusa bala de cañón |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 6 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the polyp : 180 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
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Thysanostoma loriferum |
Distribution |
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Purple jellyfish |
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Rosa Zigarrenqualle |
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Méduse violette |
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Medusa frambuesa |
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Medusa tisanostoma |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 1000 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Acabaria biserialis |
Distribution |
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Red sea fan |
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Gitter - Gorgonie/Verzweigte Knotenkoralle |
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Gorgone éventail rouge |
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Abanico de mar reticulado |
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Gorgonia striata |
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The Red Sea |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 60 Meters
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Alcyonium acaule |
Distribution |
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Mediterranean sea-finger |
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Mittelmeer-Meerhand |
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Middellandse Zee-dodemansduim |
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Alcyon méditerranéen |
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Mano de muerte mediterraneo |
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Mano di San Piero mediterraneo |
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The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 12 and 135 Meters
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
The animal can show variable colouring Animal with slow growth
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Alcyonium digitatum |
Distribution |
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Dead men’s fingers |
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Bastardschwamm |
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Dodemansduim |
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Alcyon jaune |
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Mano de muerte |
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Mano di morto |
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The temperate Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
The animal can show variable colouring Animal with slow growth
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Alcyonium glomeratum |
Distribution |
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Red dead man’s fingers |
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Rote Meerhand |
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Rode Dodemansduim |
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Alcyon rouge |
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Mano de muerto roja |
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The temperate Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 10 and 50 Meters
Rare species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Annella mollis |
Distribution |
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Giant sea fan |
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Rotmeer Riesengorgonie |
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Gorgone géante |
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Gorgonia gigante del Mar Rojo |
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Ventaglio di mare gigante |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 50 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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Briareum asbestinum |
Distribution |
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Corky sea finger |
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Seefinger |
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Zeevingers |
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Doigts de mer |
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Dedos de mar |
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Alcionario |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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Carijoa riiseii |
Distribution |
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White telesto;snowflake coral |
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Weisser Telesto |
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Witte telesto |
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Télesto blanc |
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Telesto blanco |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is slightly irritant
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Corallium rubrum |
Distribution |
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Red Coral |
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Luft koralle |
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Bloedkoraal |
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Corail rouge |
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Coral rojo |
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Corallo rosso |
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The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 2 and 400 Meters
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
Animal with slow growth
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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Ctenocella pectinata |
Distribution |
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Lyre sea fan |
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Gorgone lyre |
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The tropical Pacific |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 35 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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Dendronephthya hemprichi |
Distribution |
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Prickly alcyonarian |
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Stachelige Pracht-koralle |
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Alcyonaire translucide |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 100 Meters
Very common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 70 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Ellisella elongata |
Distribution |
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Long sea whip |
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Lange Seepeitsche |
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Zeezweep |
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Gorgone balai étirée |
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Látigo de mar |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 20 and 500 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Eunicea sp |
Distribution |
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Knobby sea rod |
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Knorrige See-Rute |
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Knobbelgorgoon |
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Gorgone noueuse |
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Vara de mar |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Eunicella cavolinii |
Distribution |
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Yellow gorgonian |
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Gelbe Fächerkoralle |
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Geel hoornkoraal |
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Gorgone jaune |
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Gorgonia amarilla |
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Gorgonia gallia |
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The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 150 Meters
Very common species.
Endemic species.
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|
General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm Diameter of the polyp : 3 mm
Animal with slow growth
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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Eunicella singularis |
Distribution |
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White gorgonian |
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weiße Fächerkoralle |
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Wit hoornkoraal |
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Gorgone blanche |
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Gorgonia blanca |
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Gorgonia bianca |
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The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 60 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
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|
General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm Diameter of the polyp : 4 mm
Animal with medium growth
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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Eunicella verrucosa |
Distribution |
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Pink sea fan |
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Warzige Fächerkoralle |
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Zeewaaier |
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Gorgone verruqueuse |
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Gorgonia blanca |
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Gorgonia verrucosa |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 200 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm
The animal can show variable colouring Animal with slow growth
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
The species is classified asVulnerable
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Gerardia macaronesica |
Distribution |
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Macaronesian bushy anemone |
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Strauchanemone |
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Anémone buissonnante macaronésienne |
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Actinia arbol de macaronesia |
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The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 120 Meters
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.
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|
General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 30 mm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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Gorgonia ventalina |
Distribution |
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Common sea fan |
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Gemeine Gorgonie |
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Zeewaaier |
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Eventail de mer commun |
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Abanico común |
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Gorgonia a ventaglio |
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The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Gorgonia flabellum |
Distribution |
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Venus sea fan, Bahamian sea fan |
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Venusfächer |
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Venus-zeewaaier |
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Eventail de Vénus |
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Abanico de Venus |
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Violacea gorgonia a ventaglio |
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The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 1 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Gorgonia mariae |
Distribution |
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wide-mesh sea fan |
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Große Masche Gorgonie |
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Grote maas zeewaaier |
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Eventail de mer à grandes mailles |
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Abanico a gran malla |
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The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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Iciligorgia schrammi |
Distribution |
|
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Deepwater sea fan |
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Tiefsee-Gorgonie |
|
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Rossige diepwatergorgoon |
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Gorgone rousse des tombants |
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Gorgonia del alto |
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|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 400 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
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Junceella juncea |
Distribution |
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Delicate sea whip |
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Peitschen - Gorgonie |
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Zweepkoraal |
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Fouet d emer |
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Coral latigo |
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Gorgonia rossa |
|
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 10 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Leptogorgia ruberrima |
Distribution |
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Red Sea Fan |
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Rote Hornkoralle |
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Gorgone rouge |
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Gorgonia Roja |
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|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 25 and 200 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
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|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
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|
Leptogorgia viminalis |
Distribution |
|
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Yellow Sea Fan |
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Gelbe Hornkoralle |
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Gorgone Jaune |
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Gorgonia Amarrilla |
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|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 50 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
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Litophyton arboreum |
Distribution |
|
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brocoli soft coral |
|
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Brokkoli-Lederkoralle |
|
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Alcyonaire arborescent |
|
|
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 25 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Melithaea sp. |
Distribution |
|
|
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Knotted Fan Coral |
|
|
Knoten-Gorgonie |
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|
|
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Gorgone à noeuds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 45 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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Muriceopsis flavida |
Distribution |
|
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Rough sea plume |
|
|
Unregelmäßig Gefiederte Gorgonie |
|
|
Onregelmatige gevederde gorgoon |
|
|
Gorgone plume irrégulière |
|
|
Gorgonia pluma irregular |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Muriceopsis sulphurea |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 12 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 40 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Paramuricea clavata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Purple gorgonian |
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|
Rote Gorgonie |
|
|
Roodpaars hoornkoraal |
|
|
Gorgone pourpre |
|
|
Gorgonia roja |
|
|
Gorgonia rossa |
|
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 7 and 110 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 8 mm
The animal can show variable colouring Animal with medium growth
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Pennatula phosphorea |
Distribution |
|
|
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Sea-pen |
|
|
Seefeder |
|
|
Zeever |
|
|
Plume de mer |
|
|
Pennatula |
|
|
Pennatula |
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 10 and 100 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 25 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Phyllogorgia dilatata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 28 Meters
Very common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
|
|
Plexaura flexuosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Bent sea rod |
|
|
Mehrfach Gegabelte Gorgonie |
|
|
Gegaffelde gorgoon |
|
|
Gorgone dichotome |
|
|
Varilla de mar |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 40 cm Diameter of the polyp : 0 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Plexaura homomalla |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Black sea rod |
|
|
Schwarze See-Rute |
|
|
Zwarte gorgoon |
|
|
Gorgone arborescente noire |
|
|
Gorgonia negra |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 70 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
|
|
Plexaurella spp. |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Slit-pore sea rod |
|
|
Schlitzporige See-Rute |
|
|
Spleetporie-gorgoon |
|
|
Gorgone à pores en forme de fente |
|
|
Gorgonia de poros rasgados |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 55 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Plexaurella regia |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Pseudoplexaura spp |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Porous sea rod |
|
|
Porige See-Rute |
|
|
Poreuze gorgoon |
|
|
Gorgone poreuse |
|
|
Gorgonia porosa |
|
|
Gorgonia caraibica |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 225 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Pseudopterogorgia acerosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Purple sea plume |
|
|
Trockener Federbusch |
|
|
Droge zeepluim |
|
|
Plume de mer sèche |
|
|
Pluma de mar seca |
|
|
Gorgonie piumosa |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Pseudopterogorgia spp. |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea plume |
|
|
Seefeder-bush |
|
|
Zeepluim |
|
|
Plume de mer |
|
|
Pluma de mar |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 55 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Pterogorgia anceps |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Angular sea whip |
|
|
Winkelseepeitsche |
|
|
Hoekige zeeveter |
|
|
Lacet de mer anguleux |
|
|
Cordón de mar anguloso |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 4 and 22 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
|
|
Pterogorgia guadalupensis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Grooved-blade sea whip |
|
|
Blattartige See-Peitsche |
|
|
Gegroefde zeeveter |
|
|
Lacet de mer rainuré |
|
|
Cordón de mar ranurado |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Rumphella aggregata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Branching sea plume |
|
|
Busch - Gorgonie |
|
|
|
|
|
Gorgone cornée |
|
|
Gorgonia escoba marrón |
|
|
Gorgonia marrone |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Sarcophyton sp |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Leather coral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alcyonaire champignon |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Sinularia polydactyla |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Finger Leather Coral |
|
|
Pumpende Weichkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail cuir digité |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
The animal can show variable colouring The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Swiftia exserta |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Red polyp octocoral |
|
|
Rot Tiefsee-Gorgonie |
|
|
Rode diepwatergorgoon |
|
|
Gorgone rouge des profondeurs |
|
|
Gorgonia roja de las profundidades |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 15 and 90 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 45 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Thesea nivea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
White eye sea spray |
|
|
Weißer Auge Seespray |
|
|
Witte oog schoof zee |
|
|
Gerbe de mer à points blancs |
|
|
Gavilla de mar en puntos blancos |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 25 and 400 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 45 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
virgularia mirabilis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea pens |
|
|
Seefeder |
|
|
Slanke zeeveer |
|
|
Plume élégante |
|
|
Pluma de mar |
|
|
Penne di mare |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 10 and 400 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Xenia umbellata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Umbrella xenia |
|
|
Pumpende Straussenkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail à polypes battants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 15 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Aglaophenia sp |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea-fern |
|
|
Federpolyp |
|
|
Veerhydroïd |
|
|
Plumulaire |
|
|
Plumularia |
|
|
Plumularia |
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 15 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Aglaophenia tubulifera |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea-fern |
|
|
Federpolyp |
|
|
Veerhydroïd |
|
|
Plumulaire |
|
|
Plumularia |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 80 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 7 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Antenella sp |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Antenella |
|
|
Antenella |
|
|
Antenella |
|
|
Antenelle |
|
|
Antenella |
|
|
Antenella |
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 5 and 1200 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 3 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Cnidoscyphus marginatus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Unbranched hydroid |
|
|
Unverzweigte Hydroide |
|
|
Onvertakte hydroïde |
|
|
Hydraire non ramifié |
|
|
Hidroidea no ramificada |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 2 and 45 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 10 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Eudendrium rameum |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Tree-hydroid |
|
|
Bäumchenpolyp |
|
|
Boompjeshydroïd |
|
|
Hydraire dendriforme |
|
|
Eudendrium |
|
|
Eudendrio |
|
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 5 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Gymnangium speciosum |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Feather hydroid |
|
|
Federförmige Hydrozoe |
|
|
Veer-hydroïde |
|
|
Hydraire-plume |
|
|
Hidroidea pluma |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 5 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Gymnangium montagui |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Golden sea-fern |
|
|
Goldfederpolyp |
|
|
Gouden veerhydroïd |
|
|
Plume d'or |
|
|
Plumularia de oro |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 15 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Halecium halecium |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Herring-bone hydroid |
|
|
Fiederzweigpolyp |
|
|
Haringgraat |
|
|
Hydraire petit sapin |
|
|
Abeto de mar pequeño |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 1300 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 25 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Halocordyle disticha |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea-nettle |
|
|
Seebrennessel |
|
|
Zeebrandnetel |
|
|
Ortie de mer |
|
|
Ortiga de mar |
|
|
Ortica di mare |
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is irritant
|
|
Macrorhyncha robusta |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Stinging bush hydroid |
|
|
Buschige hydrozoe |
|
|
Stekende struik-hydroïde |
|
|
Hydraire-buisson urticant |
|
|
Hidroidea arbusto urticante |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 6 and 35 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 24 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is very irritant
|
|
Millepora alcicornis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Branching fire-coral |
|
|
Verzweigte Feuerkoralle |
|
|
Vertakt brandkoraal |
|
|
Corail de feu ramifié |
|
|
Coral de fuego ramificado |
|
|
Corallo di fuoco |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 45 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Millepora complanata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Plate fire-coral |
|
|
Blattförmige Feuerkoralle |
|
|
Plaat-brandkoraal |
|
|
Corail de feu en plaques |
|
|
Hoja de fuego |
|
|
Corallo di fuoco |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Millepora dichotoma |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Ramified fire-coral |
|
|
Gitter-Feuerkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail de feu ramifié |
|
|
Coral de fuego ramificado |
|
|
Corallo di fuoco |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is very irritant
|
|
Millepora platyphylla |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Plate fire-coral |
|
|
Platten-Feuerkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail de feu en plaques |
|
|
Coral de fuego plato |
|
|
Corallo di fuoco |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 25 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 70 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is very irritant
|
|
Millepora braziliensis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters
Very common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 40 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
|
|
Nemertesia antennina |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea beard |
|
|
Antennepolyp |
|
|
Zeespriet |
|
|
Hydraire-antenne |
|
|
Hidroideoantena |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 100 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Ralpharia gorgoniae |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Solitary gorgonian hydroid |
|
|
Fächerkorallen-Hydrozoe |
|
|
Gorgoon-hydroïde |
|
|
Hydraire des gorgones |
|
|
Hidroidea de gorgonias |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
Generally, the species is attached to another cnidarian
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 4 and 25 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 3 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is irritant
|
|
Sertularella speciosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Branching hydroid |
|
|
Verzweigte Hydrozoe |
|
|
Vertakte hydroïde |
|
|
Hydraire ramifié |
|
|
Hidroidea ramificada |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 15 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Sertularella sp |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea-oak |
|
|
Zwergmoos |
|
|
Zee-eik |
|
|
Sertularelle |
|
|
Sertularella |
|
|
Sertularella |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 6 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Sertularella polyzonias |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Great tooth hydroid |
|
|
Zwergmoos |
|
|
Zee-eik |
|
|
Sertularella |
|
|
Sertularella |
|
|
Sertularella |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 7 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Stylaster roseus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Rose lace-coral |
|
|
Rosa Spitzen-Koralle |
|
|
Roze kantkoraal |
|
|
Corail dentelle |
|
|
Coral rosa |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 10 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Tamarisca tamarisca |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea tamarind |
|
|
See-Tamarinde |
|
|
Zeetamarinde |
|
|
Tamaris de mer |
|
|
Tamaris de mar |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 250 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Thyroscyphus ramosus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Algae hydroid |
|
|
Algenartige Hydrozoe |
|
|
Alg-hydroïde |
|
|
Hydraire-algue |
|
|
Hidroidea-alga |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 45 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 15 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Actinia equina |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Beadlet anemone |
|
|
Pferdeaktinie |
|
|
Paardeanemoon |
|
|
Tomate de mer |
|
|
Tomate de mar |
|
|
Pomodoro di mare |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 8 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 60 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Actinia fragacea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Strawberry anemone |
|
|
|
|
|
Aardbeianemoon |
|
|
Anémone fraise |
|
|
|
|
|
Fragola di mare |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Actinodendron arboreum |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 500 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Actinothoe sphyrodeta |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Daisy anemone |
|
|
Schlangenharrose |
|
|
Weduweroosje |
|
|
Anémone marguerite |
|
|
Attinia bianca |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 40 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 30 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Adamsia palliata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Cloak anemone |
|
|
Mantelacktinie |
|
|
Mantelanemoon |
|
|
Anémone manteau |
|
|
Anémona comensal |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 0 and 200 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Aiptasia tagetes |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Pale anemone |
|
|
Blasse Anemone |
|
|
Glasanemoon |
|
|
Anémone pâle |
|
|
Anémona pálida |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 33 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 55 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Aiptasia mutabilis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Trumpet anemone |
|
|
Grüne Aiptasie |
|
|
Groene glasanemoon |
|
|
Aiptasie verte |
|
|
Aiptasia verde |
|
|
Anemone bruno |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Aiptasia diaphana |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Yellow Aiptasia |
|
|
Gelbe Aiptasie |
|
|
Gele glasanemoon |
|
|
Aiptasie jaune |
|
|
Aiptasia amarilla |
|
|
Aiptasia gialla |
|
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 2 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 50 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Alicia mirabilis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Berried anemone |
|
|
Wunder Anemone |
|
|
Alicia |
|
|
Alicia |
|
|
Alicia |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 400 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Anemonia viridis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Snake-locks anemone |
|
|
Wachsrose |
|
|
Wasroos |
|
|
Anémone verte |
|
|
Actinia comun |
|
|
Anemone capelli di serpe |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
|
|
Anemonia melanaster |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sargassum anemone |
|
|
Sargasso Anemone |
|
|
|
|
|
Anémone des sargasses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 26 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 50 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Bartholomea annulata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Corkscrew anemone |
|
|
Korkenzieher-Anemone |
|
|
Kurkentrekker-anemoon |
|
|
Anémone tire-bouchon |
|
|
Anémona sacacorchos |
|
|
Attinia ad anelli |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 2 and 45 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Bunodosoma granulifera |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Red warty anemone |
|
|
Rote Warzeanemone |
|
|
Wratachtige rode anemoon |
|
|
Anémone rouge verruqueuse |
|
|
Anémona roja verrugosa |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Chemistry/pharmacy.
|
|
Calliactis tricolor |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Hitchhicking anemone |
|
|
Trampenanemone |
|
|
Liftanemoon |
|
|
Anémone des symbiotes |
|
|
Anémona de Ermitaño |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 10 cm Diameter of the polyp : 60 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Calliactis parasitica |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Hermit anemone |
|
|
Einsiedler-seerose |
|
|
Heremietanemoon |
|
|
Anémone parasite |
|
|
Anémona del ermitaño |
|
|
Attinia del paguro |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 3 and 130 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 40 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Cereus pedunculatus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Daisy anemone |
|
|
Sonnenrose |
|
|
Zonneroosje |
|
|
Anémone solaire |
|
|
Actinia solar |
|
|
Anemonia solare |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 80 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 12 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Ceriantheomorphe brasiliensis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Giant tube-dwelling anemone |
|
|
Riesig Zylinderrose |
|
|
Reusachtig buisanemoon |
|
|
Cérianthe géante |
|
|
Ceriantario gigante |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 300 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Cerianthus sp |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Tube anemone |
|
|
Zylinderrose |
|
|
Kokeranemoon |
|
|
Cérianthe |
|
|
Anémona tubulada |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Cerianthus membranaceus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Tube anemone |
|
|
Grosse Zylinderrose |
|
|
Kokeranemone |
|
|
Grand cérianthe |
|
|
Cerianto grande |
|
|
Cerianto |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 400 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Condylactis gigantea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Giant anemone |
|
|
Riesen-Anemone |
|
|
Caribische reuzenanemoon |
|
|
Anémone géante |
|
|
Anémona gigante |
|
|
Attinia gigante della sabbia |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 320 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Condylactis aurantiaca |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Golden anemone |
|
|
Goldfarbige Seerose |
|
|
Gouden zeeroos |
|
|
Anémone soleil |
|
|
Anemona dorada |
|
|
Attinia di rena |
|
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 5 and 80 Meters
Rare species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 250 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Corynactis viridis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Jewel-anemone |
|
|
Juwelenanemone |
|
|
Juweelanemoon |
|
|
Anémone-bijou |
|
|
Actinia piedra preciosa |
|
|
Attinia gioiello |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 15 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Corynactis caribbeorum |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Orange ball corallimorph |
|
|
Karibische Juwelenanemone |
|
|
|
|
|
Corallimorphaire jongleur |
|
|
Coralimorfo de bolas |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 60 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Cribrinopsis crassa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Fat anemone |
|
|
Fleischanemone |
|
|
Dikke anemoon |
|
|
Anémone charnue |
|
|
Actinia gorda |
|
|
Attinia grossa |
|
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 80 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is irritant
|
|
Cryptodendrum adhaesivum |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Pizza sea anemone |
|
|
Noppenrandanemone |
|
|
|
|
|
Anémone collante |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 350 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Discosoma nummiforme |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Mushroom anemone |
|
|
Rote Scheibenanemone |
|
|
Rode schijfanemoon |
|
|
Anémone champignon |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 10 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Entacmaea quadricolor |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Bulb-tentacle sea anemone |
|
|
Blasenanemone |
|
|
Blaas anemoon |
|
|
Anémone à bouts renflés |
|
|
Anémona burbuja |
|
|
Attinia a fiasco |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 40 cm Diameter of the polyp : 400 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Epicystis crucifer |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Beaded anemone |
|
|
Rosenkranz-Anemone |
|
|
Kralenanemoon |
|
|
Anémone perlée |
|
|
Anémona-rosario |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 2 and 10 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 150 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Epizoanthus couchii |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Brown encrusting anemone |
|
|
Braune Krustenanemone |
|
|
Bruine korstanemoon |
|
|
Anémone encroûtante brune |
|
|
Actinia encostrante marron |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Heteractis magnifica |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Magnificent sea anemone |
|
|
Prachtanemone |
|
|
Witte symbiose anemoon |
|
|
Anémone magnifique |
|
|
Anémona magnifica |
|
|
Attinia dal piede rosso |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1000 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Heteractis aurora |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Beaded sea anemone |
|
|
Glasperlenanemone |
|
|
Parelanemoon |
|
|
Anémone collier de perles |
|
|
Anémona perla de cristal |
|
|
Anemone a perline |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 0 and 25 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 40 cm Diameter of the polyp : 400 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Lebrunia coralligens |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Hidden anemone |
|
|
Versteckte Anemone |
|
|
Verborgen anemone |
|
|
Anémone secrète |
|
|
Anémona secreta |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
Generally, the species is attached to another cnidarian
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 1 and 12 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 80 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is slightly irritant
|
|
Metridium senile |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Plumose anemone |
|
|
Seenelke |
|
|
Zeeanjelier |
|
|
Œillet de mer |
|
|
Actinia plumosa |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 150 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Palythoa sp |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sea mats |
|
|
Krustenanemone |
|
|
Korstanemoon |
|
|
Zoanthaire encroûtant |
|
|
Zoantario incrustante |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 3 cm Diameter of the polyp : 7 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Parazoanthus axinellae |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Yellow encrusting anemone |
|
|
Gelbe Krusteanemone |
|
|
Gele korstanemoon |
|
|
Anémone encroûtante jaune |
|
|
Actinia encrostante amarilla |
|
|
Margherita di mare |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 1 and 200 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm Diameter of the polyp : 10 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Parazoanthus gracilis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Yellow commensal anemon |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anémone coloniale jaune |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 5 and 60 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 10 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Phymanthus crucifer |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Rock flower anemone |
|
|
Rosenkranz-Anemone |
|
|
|
|
|
Anémone à chapelets |
|
|
Anemona rosario |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 3 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Ricordea florida |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Florida corallimorph |
|
|
Florida-Korallenanemone |
|
|
Florida-koraalanemoon |
|
|
Corallimorphaire de Floride |
|
|
Coralimorfo de Florida |
|
|
Ricordea |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 45 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 80 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Sagartia elegans |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sagartia anemone |
|
|
Tangrose |
|
|
Sierlijke slibanemoon |
|
|
Sagartie élégante |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 60 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Sagartiogeton undatus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Small snakelocks anemone |
|
|
Sagartiogeton |
|
|
Weduweroos |
|
|
Sagartiogeton |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 60 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Stichodactyla helianthus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sun anemone |
|
|
Sonnenanemone |
|
|
Caribische tapijtanemoon |
|
|
Anémone solaire |
|
|
Anémona solar |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 10 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 170 mm
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Stichodactyla haddoni |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Haddon's sea anemone |
|
|
Teppichanemone |
|
|
Anemoon van Haddon |
|
|
Anémone de Haddon |
|
|
Anémona de Haddon |
|
|
Anemone di Haddon |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 3 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm Diameter of the polyp : 800 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Stichodactyla gigantea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Giant carpet anemone |
|
|
Riesenanemone |
|
|
|
|
|
Anémone carpette géante |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 1200 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Telmatactis cricoides |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Club-tipped anemone |
|
|
Keunlenanemone |
|
|
|
|
|
Anémone américaine |
|
|
Anemona de mazas |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 60 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Urticina felina |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Dahlia anemone |
|
|
Seedahlie |
|
|
Zeedahlia |
|
|
Dahlia de mer |
|
|
Dalia de Mar |
|
|
|
|
The temperate Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 200 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Zoanthus pulchellus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Mat zoanthid |
|
|
Graue Krusten-anemone |
|
|
Tapijtkorstanemoon |
|
|
Zoanthaire tapis |
|
|
Zoantario alfombra |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 2 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 12 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Acropora cervicornis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Staghorn coral |
|
|
Hirschgeweih-Koralle |
|
|
Geweikoraal |
|
|
Acropore bois-de-cerf |
|
|
Coral cuerno de ciervo |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 55 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
Animal with fast growth
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Acropora palmata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Elkhorn coral |
|
|
Elchgeweih Koralle |
|
|
Elandsgeweikoraal |
|
|
Acropore bois d'élan |
|
|
Coral cuerno de arce |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 18 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 400 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Acropora humilis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Finger-acropora |
|
|
Kleine Tischkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Acropore digitiforme |
|
|
Acrópora digitiforme |
|
|
Acropora verde delle Fiji |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Acropora pharaonis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Giant table coral |
|
|
Pharao - Geweihkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Acropore tabulaire géant |
|
|
Coral mesa gigante |
|
|
Corallo tavolo |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 500 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Agaricia agaricites |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Lettuce coral |
|
|
Salatblatt-Koralle |
|
|
Slakoraal |
|
|
Corail-laitue |
|
|
Coral lechuga |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm
The animal can show variable colouring The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Agaricia grahamae |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Graham's sheet coral |
|
|
Graham-Salatkoralle |
|
|
Graham's plaatkoraal |
|
|
Corail à feuilles de Graham |
|
|
Coral laminado |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 10 and 80 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Agaricia undata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Scroll coral |
|
|
Eingerollte Koralle |
|
|
Spiraal-plaatkoraal |
|
|
Corail-plaque spiralé |
|
|
Coral enroscado |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 15 and 85 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Agaricia tenuifolia |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Thin leaf lettuce coral |
|
|
Dünnblättrige Salatblatt-Koralle |
|
|
Dun bladkoraal |
|
|
Corail à feuilles minces |
|
|
Coral de cintas |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Agaricia lamarcki |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Whitestar sheet coral |
|
|
Lamarck-Salatkoralle |
|
|
Lamarck's plaat-koraal |
|
|
Agarice de lamarck |
|
|
Coral hoja de Lamarck |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 50 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Agaricia humilis |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Astreopora myriophthalma |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Porous star coral |
|
|
Sternkorallen |
|
|
|
|
|
Acropore astréopora |
|
|
Coral estrella poroso |
|
|
Corallo fiore |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 20 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 70 cm Diameter of the polyp : 4 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Balanophyllia europaea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Scarlet coral |
|
|
Warzenkoralle |
|
|
Varkenstandkoraal |
|
|
Dent de cochon |
|
|
Coral taza |
|
|
Madrepora solitaria |
|
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 40 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Cladocora caespitosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Cladocora |
|
|
Rasenkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Cladocore |
|
|
Madrépora mediterránea |
|
|
Madrepora pagnotta |
|
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Colpophyllia natans |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Giant brain coral |
|
|
Riesen-Hirnkoralle |
|
|
Reuzenhersenkoraal |
|
|
Corail cerveau géant |
|
|
Coral cerebro gigante |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 60 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 220 cm Diameter of the polyp : 0 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Ctenactis crassa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Elongated mushroom coral |
|
|
Grobe Pilzkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail-champignon à rayons |
|
|
Coral hongo |
|
|
Corallo fungo |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 48 cm Diameter of the polyp : 48 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Dendrogyra cylindrus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Pillar coral |
|
|
Säulenkoralle |
|
|
Zuil koraal |
|
|
Corail cierge |
|
|
Coral de columnas;Coral catedral |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 350 cm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Dendrophyllia ramea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Yellow tree-coral |
|
|
Gelbe Baumkoralle |
|
|
Bloomkoraal |
|
|
Madréporaire arborescent |
|
|
Madrepora arborescente |
|
|
Madrepora arborescente |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 30 and 1500 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 4 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Dichocoenia stokesi |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Elliptical star coral |
|
|
Stern-Ellipsen Koralle |
|
|
Elliptisch ster-koraal |
|
|
Corail à étoiles elliptiques |
|
|
Coral de cálices largos |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 4 and 80 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm
The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Diploria strigosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Common brain coral |
|
|
Gemeine Hirnkoralle |
|
|
Hersenkoraal |
|
|
Corail-cerveau commun |
|
|
Coral cerebro liso |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 45 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm Diameter of the polyp : 0 mm
The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Diploria clivosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Knobby brain coral |
|
|
Knorrige Hirnkoralle |
|
|
Knobbelig hersenkoraal |
|
|
Corail cerveau bosselé |
|
|
Coral cerebro tuberoso |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 45 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Diploria labyrinthiformis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Grooved brain coral |
|
|
Labyrinth-Hirnkoralle |
|
|
Doolhofhersenkoraal |
|
|
Corail cerveau labyrinthe |
|
|
Coral cerebro surcado |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm Diameter of the polyp : 3 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Eusmilia fastigiata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Smooth flower coral |
|
|
Blumen-Koralle |
|
|
Bloemkoraal |
|
|
Corail fleur |
|
|
Coral ramillete |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 1 and 65 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm Diameter of the polyp : 30 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Favia fragum |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Golfball coral |
|
|
Golfballkoralle |
|
|
Golfbalkoraal |
|
|
Corail balle de golf |
|
|
Cupulita de coral;Bola de golf |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 4 cm Diameter of the polyp : 7 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Favia favus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Head coral |
|
|
Knopf-Koralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Favia vrai |
|
|
Coral mosaico |
|
|
Corallo mosaico |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 12 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Favia stelligera |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Knob coral |
|
|
Kleine Sterkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Favia étoilée |
|
|
Coral estrellado |
|
|
Corallo a stella |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 8 mm
The animal can show variable colouring The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Favia lacuna |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Lacuna coral |
|
|
olivfarbene Steinkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Madréporaire lacune |
|
|
Coral brecha |
|
|
Favia giallo-verde |
|
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Favia gravida |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 18 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 25 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Galaxea fascicularis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Crystal coral |
|
|
RasenKoralle |
|
|
Sterkeltjeskoraal |
|
|
corail piquant |
|
|
Coral galaxia |
|
|
Madrepora erbosa |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 500 cm Diameter of the polyp : 15 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Goniastrea edwardsi |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Lesser star coral |
|
|
Edwards Sternkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail étoilé |
|
|
Estrella de coral |
|
|
Madrepora comune |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Goniopora planulata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Flowerpot coral |
|
|
Krustige Margaritenkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail margueritte |
|
|
Coral maceta |
|
|
Corallo margherita |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Isophyllia sinuosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
sinuous cactus coral |
|
|
Gewellte Kaktuskoralle |
|
|
Bochtig cactuskoraal |
|
|
Corail-cactus sinueux |
|
|
Coral cacto sinuoso |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Leptopsammia pruvoti |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sunset Cup Coral |
|
|
Gelbe Steinkoralle |
|
|
Geel steenkoraal |
|
|
Corail jaune solitaire |
|
|
Madrépora amarilla |
|
|
Madrepora gialla |
|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 5 and 70 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 30 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Leptoseris yabei |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Porcelain corail |
|
|
Septen - Koralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail porcelaine |
|
|
Coral incrustante laminar |
|
|
Corallo ventaglio |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 6 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Lobophyllia hemprichii |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Largebrain root coral |
|
|
Gefaltete Becherkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail denté |
|
|
Coral cerebro lobulado |
|
|
Madrepora cervello largo |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 6 and 40 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 500 cm Diameter of the polyp : 50 mm
The animal can show variable colouring The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Madracis mirabilis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Yellow pencil coral |
|
|
Gelbpinsel-Koralle |
|
|
Geel vingerkoraal |
|
|
Corail digité jaune |
|
|
Coral cerillas |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 1 and 65 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
Animal with fast growth
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Madracis formosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Eight-ray finger coral |
|
|
Achtstrahlige Finger-Koralle |
|
|
Vingerknobbbel-koraal |
|
|
Corail digité à huit septes |
|
|
Coral Cacto |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 20 and 70 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Meandrina meandrites |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Maze coral |
|
|
Irrgarten-Koralle |
|
|
Doolhofkoraal |
|
|
Méandrine |
|
|
Coral cerebro ondulado |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 70 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 90 cm Diameter of the polyp : 10 mm
The animal can show variable colouring The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Montastrea cavernosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Great star coral, Large star coral |
|
|
Grosse Sternkoralle |
|
|
Grof sterkoraal |
|
|
Corail montagneux |
|
|
Coral cavernoso |
|
|
Corallo stellato caraibico |
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 100 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 250 cm Diameter of the polyp : 15 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Montastrea annularis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Boulder star coral |
|
|
Block-Sternkoralle |
|
|
Kinderhoofdjeskoraal |
|
|
Corail montagneux à petits polypes;Corail étoilé massif |
|
|
Coral montañoso |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 40 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm Diameter of the polyp : 3 mm
The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Mussa angulosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Spiny flower coral |
|
|
Stachelige Blumenkoralle |
|
|
Stekelig bloemkoraal |
|
|
Corail fleur épineux |
|
|
Coral florido |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 60 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Mussismilia harttii |
Distribution |
|
|
|
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Mussismilia hispida |
Distribution |
|
|
|
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 40 cm
Lives in partnership with one or more fishes Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Mycetophyllia ferox |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Rough cactus coral |
|
|
Rauhe Kaktuskoralle |
|
|
Ruw zwamkoraal |
|
|
Corail cactus rugueux |
|
|
Coral hongo surcado |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Oculina tenella |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Delicate ivory bush coral |
|
|
Zarte Elfenbeinerne Busch-Koralle |
|
|
Fijne ivoren struik koraal |
|
|
Oculine délicate |
|
|
coral arbusto delicado de marfil |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 18 and 76 Meters
Rare species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 12 cm Diameter of the polyp : 3 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Oculina diffusa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Diffuse ivory bush coral |
|
|
Verbreitet Elfenbeinerne Busch-Koralle |
|
|
Verward ivoren struik koraal |
|
|
Oculine diffuse |
|
|
Coral arbusto difuso de marfil |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 6 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Pachyseris speciosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Castle coral |
|
|
RinnenKoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Pachyséris lamellaire |
|
|
castillo de Coral |
|
|
Corallo laminare |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 4 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Palythoa caribaeorum |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 90 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Parazoanthus swiftii |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Golden zoanthid |
|
|
Goldene Krustenanemone |
|
|
Gouden sponskorstanemoon |
|
|
Zoanthaire des éponges doré |
|
|
Zoantario de esponjas dorado |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 2 and 45 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 10 cm Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Platygyra daedalea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Maze brain coral |
|
|
Gemeine Hirnkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail cerveau dédale |
|
|
Coral cerebro verde |
|
|
Madrepora cervello |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Plerogyra sinuosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Bubble coral |
|
|
Blasenkorallen |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail à bulles sinueux |
|
|
Coral burbuja |
|
|
Corallo a bolle |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 3 and 45 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm Diameter of the polyp : 30 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is slightly irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Pocillopora damicornis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Cauliflower coral |
|
|
Himbeerkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
corail chou-fleur |
|
|
Coral coliflor |
|
|
Madrepora lampone |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Pocillopora verrucosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Rasp coral |
|
|
Buschkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail framboise |
|
|
Coral verrugoso |
|
|
Madrepora lampone |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 40 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Porites porites |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Finger coral |
|
|
Finger-Koralle |
|
|
Vingerkoraal |
|
|
Corail digité |
|
|
Coral digitado romo |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 55 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Porites lutea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Mountain coral |
|
|
Gelbe Rotmeerkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail poreux montagneux |
|
|
Coral montículo |
|
|
Madrepora viola |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 35 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 700 cm Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Porites astreoides |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
Animal with fast growth
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Scolymia wellsi |
Distribution |
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 10 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Seriatopora hystrix |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Needle Coral |
|
|
Dornige Buschkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail-aiguille |
|
|
Coral nido de pajaro |
|
|
Corallo nido di uccello |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Siderastrea siderea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Massive starlet coral |
|
|
Sternchenkoralle |
|
|
Glad sterretjeskoraal |
|
|
Corail lisse à petites étoiles |
|
|
Coral de estrellitas liso |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 80 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm Diameter of the polyp : 4 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Siderastrea stellata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters
Common species.
Endemic species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 15 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Stylophora pistillata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Finger coral |
|
|
Griffel - Buschkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail digitiforme |
|
|
Coral pata de gato |
|
|
Corallo dito |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Trachyphyllia geoffroyi |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Open Brain Coral |
|
|
Offene Hirnkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail cerveau ouvert |
|
|
Coral ondulante amarillo |
|
|
Corallo a cervello |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Tubastraea coccinea |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Orange cup coral |
|
|
Rote Kelchkoralle |
|
|
Oranje buiskoraal |
|
|
Tubastrée orange |
|
|
Coral de capa naranja |
|
|
Corallo arancione della tazza |
|
The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 35 cm Diameter of the polyp : 20 mm
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Turbinaria mesenterina |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Leafy cup coral |
|
|
Gewundene Kraterkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail salade |
|
|
Coral ondulante amarillo |
|
|
Corallo pagoda |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm Diameter of the polyp : 3 mm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Zoanthus sociatus |
Distribution |
|
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Green sea mat |
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Anémone de mer tapis |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Very common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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Antipathes caribbeana |
Distribution |
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King's black coral |
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Buschige Dörnchenkoralle |
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Struikvormig zwart koraal |
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Corail noir buissonnant |
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Coral negro arborescente |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 15 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 350 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Antipathes pennacea |
Distribution |
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Feather black coral |
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Feder-Dörnchenkoralle |
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Geveerd zwart koraal |
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Corail noir plume |
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Coral negro pluma |
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The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 5 and 300 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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Antipathes atlantica |
Distribution |
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Grey sea fan black coral |
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Graue Fächer-Dörnchenkoralle |
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Grijze-waaier zwart koraal |
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Corail noir à éventail gris |
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Coral negro de abanicos grises |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 20 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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Antipathes n. sp. |
Distribution |
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Scraggly black coral |
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Zerfetzt Dörnchenkoralle |
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Verscheurd swart koraal |
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Corail noir déchiqueté |
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Coral negro destrozado |
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The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 18 and 75 Meters
Common species.
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|
General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Antipathes dichotoma |
Distribution |
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Black coral |
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Schwarze Koralle |
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Corail noir |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 50 Meters
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Cirrhipathes lutkeni |
Distribution |
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Wire coral |
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Peitschenkoralle |
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Ijzerdraadkoraal |
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Corail fil de fer |
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Coral alambre |
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The tropical Atlantic |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 15 and 125 Meters
Common species.
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|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 450 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Cirripathes anguina |
Distribution |
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Yellow wire coral |
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Corail fil-de-fer tordu |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
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Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Acropora digitifera |
Distribution |
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Finger acropora |
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Acropore gigité |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Acropora formosa |
Distribution |
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Staghorn coral |
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Acropore bois de cerf |
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Coral candelabro |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Acropora latistella |
Distribution |
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Wide star acropora |
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Acropore tabulaire étoilé |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 80 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
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|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Acropora robusta |
Distribution |
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Robust table coral |
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Acropore tablulaire robuste |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 10 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Acropora grandis |
Distribution |
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Great staghorn coral |
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Grand corail corne de cerf |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 5 and 25 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 700 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
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|
Relationship with humans |
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The species is not irritant
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Caryophyllia smithii |
Distribution |
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Devonshire cup-coral |
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Nelkenkoralle |
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Anjelierkoraal |
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Dent de chien |
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Madrepora clavel |
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|
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 1000 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Diameter of the polyp : 25 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Diploastrea heliopora |
Distribution |
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Honeycomb coral |
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Corail rayonnant |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 700 cm Diameter of the polyp : 3 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
The species is classified asVulnerable
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|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Euphyllia ancora |
Distribution |
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Anchor coral |
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Sicheltentakel-Koralle |
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Corail à croissants |
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Carece en castellano |
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|
Madrepora ancora |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 6 and 50 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
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Favites flexuosa |
Distribution |
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Flexuous Moon coral |
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Corail tortueux |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm Diameter of the polyp : 20 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Fungia fungites |
Distribution |
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|
Mushroom coral |
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Corail champignon |
|
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|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm Diameter of the polyp : 30 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Goniopora columna |
Distribution |
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Columna-goniopora |
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|
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Goniopore en colones |
|
|
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|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 35 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm Diameter of the polyp : 15 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
Leptoria phrygia |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Closed brain coral |
|
|
Großpolypige Steinkoralle |
|
|
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|
|
Faux corail cerveau |
|
|
Coral cerebro cerrado |
|
|
Corallo cervello chiuso |
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Montipora digitata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Finger coral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corail digité |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring Animal with fast growth
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Mycedium elephantotus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Elephant-skin coral |
|
|
Elefantenhaut-Koralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Corail peau d'éléphant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 40 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Pachyseris rugosa |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Rough pachyseris |
|
|
Rauhe Pachyseris |
|
|
|
|
|
Pachyséris rugueuse |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 800 cm
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Paragoniastrea australensis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Australian Brain Coral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corail cerveau d'Australie |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Platygyra lamellina |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Neat brain coral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corail cerveau soigné |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 10 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Pocillopora grandis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Antler coral |
|
|
Eydoux-Porenkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Pocillopore corne d’élan |
|
|
Cuerno de anta |
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters
Very common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The form of the animal can vary greatly Animal with fast growth
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
Porites cylindrica |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Jeweled finger coral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Porite digiforme |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
The animal can show variable colouring Animal with slow growth
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
The species is classified asVulnerable
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Psammocora digitata |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Sandpaper coral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corail papier de verre |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 20 Meters
Common species.
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 250 cm Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
The animal can show variable colouring The form of the animal can vary greatly
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
|
The species is not irritant
|
|
Tubastraea micranthus |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Dark cup coral |
|
|
Grüne Zäpfchenkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Tubastrée arborescente |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 10 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm Diameter of the polyp : 6 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Tubastraea faulkneri |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Orange cup coral |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tubastrée orange |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 5 and 60 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 35 cm Diameter of the polyp : 20 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
|
Tubipora musica |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Organ pipe coral |
|
|
Orgelkoralle |
|
|
|
|
|
Orgue de mer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 25 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm Diameter of the polyp : 10 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
|
|
Turbinaria reniformis |
Distribution |
|
|
|
Leafy cup coral |
|
|
Gelbe turbinaria |
|
|
|
|
|
Turbinaire jaune |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
|
Substrate and environment |
|
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
|
|
General characteristics of the species |
|
Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
|
|
Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species is classified asVulnerable
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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