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Slimy Sea Plume

Pseudopterogorgia americana

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Description:

A soft coral (Gorgonian) spotted while snorkeling in the Caribbean off of Belize at a depth of ~ 5 m. The third photo is a colony with polyps retracted, showing just the branches.

Habitat:

Inhabit most reef environments, from shallow hard bottoms, patch reefs to deep clear water reeds along drop-offs, down to 45 m.

Reference Links:

Slimy Sea Plume - Pseudopterogorgia americana - Overview, Marine Species Identification Portal : Slimy sea plume - Pseudopterogorgia amer…

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Belize Wildlife
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PublishedMay 29, 2013

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