Key Identification Features
- On older main branches, distinct grooves form between these rows.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Gorgoniidae
Gorgoniidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Malacalcyonacea, class Anthozoa. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Gorgoniidae Species
Gorgonia ventalina Linnaeus, 1758
Gorgonia ventalina Linnaeus, 1758
Gorgonia ventalina, the purple sea fan, is a fan-shaped Atlantic Caribbean colon…
Leptogorgia palma (Pallas, 1766)
Leptogorgia palma (Pallas, 1766)
Leptogorgia palma is a slow-growing, endemic South African bright red sea fan ea…
Leptogorgia virgulata (Lamarck, 1815)
Leptogorgia virgulata (Lamarck, 1815)
Leptogorgia virgulata is a colonial octocoral found in the western Atlantic, kno…
Leptogorgia sarmentosa (Esper, 1791)
Leptogorgia sarmentosa (Esper, 1791)
Leptogorgia sarmentosa is a gorgonian coral with a tree-like shape, found in the…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Gorgoniidae?
Gorgoniidae animals belong to the Malacalcyonacea order in the Animalia kingdom. On older main branches, distinct grooves form between these rows. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Gorgoniidae?
Gorgoniidae is classified in the order Malacalcyonacea, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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