Species Type:
Corals, Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Venus sea fan
Size:
These sea fans grow to 3.3 feet (1 meter) across.
Diet:
Using their polyp's tentacles, Venus sea fans catch organic compounds and small marine organisms from their environment. They also have a special algae—called zooxanthellae– in their tissues that photosynthesize the sun's rays into energy/food.
Range & Habitat:
In the Caribbean Sea and along the coast of the Bahamas, Venus sea fans inhabit crests and shallow reef slopes with wave activity.
Details:
Venus sea fans can be yellow, lavender or gray in color. They grow tall, interconnecting branches from a single base and resemble a fan.