Alcyonium roseum van Ofwegen, Häussermann & Försterra, 2007
Pink soft coral
coral blando rosado,  Dead man's finger,  mano de muerto,  Pink soft coral
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Family:  Alcyoniidae (true soft corals)
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 15 - 35 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Possibly endemic to Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found on steep or vertical rocky areas with biogenic substrates such as dead gorgonians or polychaete tubes at depths of 15 to 35 m. They are also seen in areas with moderate to strong currents and relatively low sedimentation (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Possible endemic to Chile. Known from Golfo de Penas to Strait of Magellan. Its abundance is known to be infrequent in this country (Ref. 87801). C: Ref. 87801; O: Ref. 87801.

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