Bicolor Gorgonian
Melithaea bicolor
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 2–430 m
- For divers: safe
The bicolor gorgonian roots in rocky crevices where the current runs straight at it, spreading its branches to catch drifting plankton and fine particles. It carries fewer stinging cells than most of its relatives, making it gentler than many soft corals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Octocorallia › Malacalcyonacea › Melithaeidae › Melithaea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 746484.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bicolor Gorgonian live?
- The Bicolor Gorgonian (Melithaea bicolor) is typically found at 2–430 m.
- Is the Bicolor Gorgonian dangerous to divers?
- The Bicolor Gorgonian is harmless to divers.