Breedy, Odalisca;Guzman, Hector M.
Leptogorgia
Sign in to saveLeptogorgia is a genus of soft coral in the family Gorgoniidae. The genus has a widespread distribution with members being found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Western Europe to South Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic coasts of North and South America, the Antilles and the Pacific coast of America. Species are found in both shallow and deep waters.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumCnidaria
- ClassAnthozoa
- OrderMalacalcyonacea
- FamilyGorgoniidae
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 926
- With media
- 136
- Family
- Gorgoniidae
- Collections
- LACM, CAS, SBMNH
- Recorded in
- United States, Mexico, Ecuador, Nicaragua, South Africa
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Leptogorgia is a genus of soft coral in the family Gorgoniidae. The genus has a widespread distribution with members being found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Western Europe to South Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic coasts of North and South America, the Antilles and the Pacific coast of America. Species are found in both shallow and deep waters.
Leptogorgia is a slow growing sea whip and are easily damaged. They are easily damaged by storms and fishing agriculture.
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