Gorgonian Sea Fan
Eunicella cavolini
Sighting evidence at Es Vedrà, Ibiza and Formentera
Photo: fabri · CC BY-NC
Es Vedrà's north-facing walls and overhangs below 20 m host dense gorgonian forests that filter the nutrient-rich currents sweeping past the exposed rock. Yellow and white fans span up to a metre across on the more sheltered cliff faces. These colonial animals take decades to reach maturity and their abundance here reflects both the site's strong current and its relative protection from anchor damage.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Gorgonian Sea Fan is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.