Red and Yellow Clathria
Scientific Name: Clathria sp.
Species: Sea Fans (Melithaeidae)
Other names: Gorgonian Sea Fans, Red and Yellow Sea Fan
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Red and Yellow ClathriaUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Red and Yellow ClathriaUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Red and Yellow ClathriaUploaded by: @KitBrennan in July 2009
Photographed at: Half Way - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Red and Yellow ClathriaUploaded by: @KitBrennan in July 2009
Photographed at: Half Way - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Red and Yellow ClathriaUploaded by: @KitBrennan in July 2009
Photographed at: Half Way - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Description
Also known as Gorgonian Sea Fans and Red and Yellow Sea Fan.
Found on edges of overhangs, in crevices on slopes, terraces and drop off's.
They feed on plankton.
Length - Spreading
Depth - 10-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Most soft corals have no true skeleton and so their bodies are flexible.
Some soft corals have spikes very similar to rose thorns which may help to protect against predators.
Soft corals are food and shelter to many marine animals, some of which hide in the branches and take on the colouration of these corals.
Spotted
The Red and Yellow Clathria is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by users @fishx6 @KitBrennan
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