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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 |
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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 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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