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Swiftia exserta |
Distribution |
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Red polyp octocoral |
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Rot Tiefsee-Gorgonie |
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Rode diepwatergorgoon |
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Gorgone rouge des profondeurs |
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Gorgonia roja de las profundidades |
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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 15 and 90 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 45 cm
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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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