Alcyonium palmatum forms fleshy orange to vivid yellow or white colonies of 10 to 40 cm, in digitate finger-like lobes. White 8-tentacled polyps forming a star. More tolerant than A. acaule: lives on rocks and pebbles in the Mediterranean and NE Atlantic (Brittany, English Channel). Between 10 and 200 m. Formerly consumed as a food resource in Brittany.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Dead man's fingers?
Dead man's fingers (Alcyonium palmatum) reaches 10–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Dead man's fingers?
Dead man's fingers is found between 10–200 m deep.
Is the Dead man's fingers dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Dead man's fingers?