Yepayek Soft Coral
Alcyonium yepayek
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 13–17 m
- For divers: safe
The Yepayek soft coral settles on rock and on living surfaces like mussels and chitons in a narrow band around thirteen to seventeen metres. Its colonies are made of soft fleshy polyps that filter food from the current.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Malacalcyonacea › Alcyoniidae › Alcyonium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287388.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yepayek Soft Coral live?
- The Yepayek Soft Coral (Alcyonium yepayek) is typically found at 13–17 m.
- Is the Yepayek Soft Coral dangerous to divers?
- The Yepayek Soft Coral is harmless to divers.