How big is the White gorgonian?

White gorgonian (Eunicella singularis) reaches 20–80 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the White gorgonian?

White gorgonian is found between 15–70 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the White gorgonian?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the White gorgonian?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

White gorgonian (Eunicella singularis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Eunicella singularis
Common name: White gorgonian
Category: Corals
Family: Eunicellidae
Genus: Eunicella
Size: 20–80 cm
Depth: 15–70 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, reef
Behaviours: sessile, colonial
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Eunicella singularis forms whitish to grey branching colonies reaching 80 cm. Polyps contain symbiotic zooxanthellae providing part of its energy through photosynthesis. Iconic of Mediterranean drop-offs and coralligenous habitats between 15 and 70 m. Sensitive to marine heatwaves: mass mortality documented during the 1999, 2003 and 2022 events.

Photo of White gorgonian

Frequently asked questions

How big is the White gorgonian?: White gorgonian (Eunicella singularis) reaches 20–80 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the White gorgonian?: White gorgonian is found between 15–70 m deep.
Is the White gorgonian dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the White gorgonian?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the White gorgonian?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Similar species

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 125365)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2263955)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia