Jorge's Soft Coral
Alcyonium jorgei
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 15–35 m
- For divers: safe
Jorge's soft coral clings to steep and vertical rock in sheltered fjords and bays, where sediment stays low and the water moves gently, at depths between fifteen and thirty five metres. It is harmless, a soft bodied colony of polyps rather than a stony reef builder.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Malacalcyonacea › Alcyoniidae › Alcyonium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287367.
FAQ
- How deep does the Jorge's Soft Coral live?
- The Jorge's Soft Coral (Alcyonium jorgei) is typically found at 15–35 m.
- Is the Jorge's Soft Coral dangerous to divers?
- The Jorge's Soft Coral is harmless to divers.