Muricea pinnata (Long spine sea fan)

Colonies have open pinnate branching in single planes; older colonies may be somewhat bushy, up to 45 cm. Branchlets short, stiff and widely spaced. Apertures bordered by a distinctive, long, sharp terminal spine.

Branches whitish to light gray or yellow-brown; polyps yellowish brown.

Inhabit clear water, moderate to deep fore reef environments.

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Zooxanthella/Light

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