Swiftia exserta (Ellis & Solander, 1786)
Red polyp octocoral
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Family:  Plexauridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 21 - 494 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: USA and Canada.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the outer continental shelf and slope (Ref. 109199).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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