Paramuricea clavata

Paramuricea clavata (Risso, 1826)
Small polyped gorgonian

photo by Coudre, Christian

Family:	Plexauridae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	sessile; marine; depth range 20 - 42 m
Distribution:	Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:	Colonies made up of irregular ramifications emitted in only one plan of the species, being able to reach 100 cm vertically, made up of polyps measuring 0.1 cm (Ref. 358).
Biology:	Maximum depth from Ref. 125720. Habitat: Generally with side of wall or rock ground. According to the specialized works, this species is widespread in all the Mediterranean Basin (Ref. 358).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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