Rusty Gorgonian (Alyconacea)
Image Copyright BB Divers
Observed: Koh Chang Reefs, 2015
Observed By: BB Divers
The rusty gorgonian is a brightly coloured member of the same coral family as the sea whips and sea fans. These corals grow in long and delicate filaments.They are a popular aquaruim coral.
Apparently there are over 500 species of Gorgonians, and whilst this one looks very much like the rusty one but I wouldn’t bet my house on it!
