| Alcyoniidae (true soft corals) |
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sessile; marine; depth range 6 - 350 m |
| Southeast Pacific: Possibly endemic to Chile. Subtropical to temperate. |
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| This species is found on rocky and biogenic substrates such as dead gorgonians or chitons at depths of 6 to 350 m. In some colonies, pink eggs or larvae were observed through the transparent body wall of some polyps (Ref. 87801). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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