Red Gorgonian
Paramuricea clavata
Sighting evidence at Porto Katsiki Underwater, Lefkada
Photo: Frédéric ANDRE · CC BY-NC
Red gorgonian sea fans grow in spectacular colonies along the deeper sections of the Porto Katsiki wall, particularly below 25 metres where light is reduced and current flow is consistent. They are filter feeders that require steady water movement to capture plankton, and their presence indicates the clean, well-oxygenated Ionian water quality. Individual colonies can exceed 1 metre in diameter and may be over a century old, making them among the most venerable organisms on the wall.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Red Gorgonian is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.