Magellan's Encrusting Soft Coral
Clavularia magelhaenica
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 16–76 m
- For divers: safe
A soft coral that spreads as a low crust over hard surfaces between about 16 and 76 metres. It settles on dead gorgonians, mussel shells, chitons and around the shells of a southern brachiopod, each polyp catching plankton with eight feathery tentacles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Malacalcyonacea › Clavulariidae › Clavularia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 517674.
FAQ
- How deep does the Magellan's Encrusting Soft Coral live?
- The Magellan's Encrusting Soft Coral (Clavularia magelhaenica) is typically found at 16–76 m.
- Is the Magellan's Encrusting Soft Coral dangerous to divers?
- The Magellan's Encrusting Soft Coral is harmless to divers.