Branching Black Coral
Branching Black Coral

Branching Black Coral

Antipathes dichotoma

Its living tissue is pale: the black is the skeleton underneath, which is why it is called black coral.

Depth range
18–120 m / 59–394 ft
Conservation status
Not Evaluated by IUCN

Corals, Sponges & Fixed Life · Sea Whips & Plumes

Mediterranean & Canary Islands