Octocoral
Junceella juncea
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 19–1215 m
- For divers: safe
A whip like sea fan that grows without symbiotic algae, this octocoral forms dense patches across the reef and into deep water past 1,000 metres. One Hong Kong record places it inside a marine cave.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Scleralcyonacea › Ellisellidae › Junceella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212767.
FAQ
- How deep does the Octocoral live?
- The Octocoral (Junceella juncea) is typically found at 19–1215 m.
- Is the Octocoral dangerous to divers?
- The Octocoral is harmless to divers.