Gersemia lambi
(Stout Soft Coral)
©
Neil McDaniel
(Photo ID #15673)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Kerouard Islands, Cape St. James
Photographer
Neil McDaniel
Habitat
subtidal, boulders/bedrock
Photo Date
Upload Date
January 04, 2012
Elevation (m)
-10
Latitude
51.9094444444444
Longitude
-130.975555555556
Photo ID #
15673
Comments
The Stout Soft Coral forms low colonies up to 15 cm across. It is very common in SE Alaska but seemingly less so in BC waters. In BC it has been reported from Work Channel, Langara Island and the Kerouard Islands. The Kerouard Islands at the southern tip of Haida Gwaii appear to be the southernmost record for this species. Named in honour of BC naturalist Andy Lamb by Dr. Gary Williams. See ZooKeys 283 (2013): 15-42.