How deep does the Encrusting Gorgonian live?

The Encrusting Gorgonian (Erythropodium caribaeorum) is typically found at 0–25 m.

Encrusting Gorgonian

Erythropodium caribaeorum

Group: Coral
Typical depth: 0–25 m

Encrusting gorgonian coats reef rock across the Caribbean in a smooth, leathery mat down to about 25 metres, its surface fuzzy with tiny brown polyps. It thrives in many reef settings, from sheltered lagoons and back reef to the open fore reef slope.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Scleralcyonacea › Erythropodiidae › Erythropodium

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 289919.

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How deep does the Encrusting Gorgonian live?: The Encrusting Gorgonian (Erythropodium caribaeorum) is typically found at 0–25 m.