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Orange Wire Sea Fan

Acanthogorgia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Wire Bush Coral and Bottle Brush Coral.

They grow in a single plane or several planes with branches growing out of various parts of the main fan. They have non-retractable polyps which are often trumpet shaped. They feed on plankton.

Habitat:

Found on coral and rocky reefs often in caves or under overhangs, at depths of 20 to 30m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

Notes:

I see this type of coral a lot in these parts, at various depths.

Reference Links:

The Orange Wire Sea Fan - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

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Comments (8)
Blogie
Hi Amy30 & starrance! Happy new year! The spotting has map coordinates -- you can pinpoint the location on google maps. :)
starrance
Ya I agree with Amy30, where did you find that
Amy30
Pretty where did u find that
Blogie
Thank you, HanSiNewcover!
Blogie
Yes, indeed it is! I see quite a lot of them around these parts, but the one I posted here is the most beautiful I've seen so far. My photographic setup and skills don't give it justice, though.

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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