California Golden Gorgonian
Muricea californica
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 12–30 m
- Max size: 90 cm
A golden sea fan of rocky Californian reefs, this gorgonian grows up to about 90 centimetres tall on hard bottoms between roughly 12 and 30 metres. Its branches spread into the current, lined with polyps that strain out plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Malacalcyonacea › Plexauridae › Muricea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 287556.
FAQ
- How deep does the California Golden Gorgonian live?
- The California Golden Gorgonian (Muricea californica) is typically found at 12–30 m.
- How big does the California Golden Gorgonian get?
- The California Golden Gorgonian grows to about 90 cm.