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Paragorgia stephencairnsi Sánchez, 2005
Pink Candelabrum Gorgonian Coral
Family: Paragorgiidae
Introduction to the Corals of BC

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© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #15663)

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Distribution of Paragorgia stephencairnsi in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


The Pink Candelabrum Gorgonian Coral forms planar fans reaching 2 m across. Common below 40 m in Agamemnon Channel, Jervis Inlet. Also found within scuba diving depths in Tahsis Narrows. Widespread in deep water on BC coast.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

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