Black Sea Fan Photos and Species Information for Mexico
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Black Sea Fan
Negro Mar Abanico, Arbolitos del Mar
(Antipathidae fiordensis)
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Identification Photos: Black Sea Fan, Antipathidae fiordensis: The Black Sea Fan is a Black Coral and a member of the Antipathidae Family. It has a growth pattern whereby all branches grow in a random plane, originating from a single holdfast and a single stem, which branches significantly.
They grow in size to 18 inches and are generally much taller than they are wide. Details are lacking about where they are found in relation to substrate, current, and ocean depths. The range within Mexican waters is also unknown. From a scientific perspective, little is known about this soft coral.
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Black Sea Fan, Antipathidae fiordensis: Both collections shown here were made while bottom fishing. Caught with Capt. Pata in the panga Salomé, 25 miles north of La Playita, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, in 73-degree water, in April 2003, in 100-foot deep water, on a traditional yo-yo iron. Size, approximately 18 inches and 12 inches, respectively. |
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