Isidella lofotensis Deepsea-Gorgonian, Bamboo Coral

Isidella lofotensis is commonly referred to as Deepsea-Gorgonian, Bamboo Coral. Difficulty in the aquarium: Not suitable for aquarium keeping. Toxicity: Toxic hazard unknown.

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Scientific:: Isidella lofotensis
German:: Lofoten Tiefsee-Gorgonie, Bambus Gorgonie
English:: Deepsea-Gorgonian, Bamboo Coral

Category:: Gorgonier

Family tree:: Animalia (Kingdom) > Cnidaria (Phylum) > Anthozoa (Class) > Alcyonacea (Order) > Isididae (Family) > Isidella (Genus) > lofotensis (Species)
Initial determination:: Sars, 1868

Occurrence:: Endemic species, Norway
Marine Zone:: Mesopelagial
Mesopelagic zone
lies between 200 to 1000 meters depth, thus it is considered the "twilight zone of the sea" between the light and dark depth zones.
Sea depth:: 300 - 400 Meter
Habitats:: Seawater, Sea water
Size:: up to 11.81" (30 cm)
Temperature:: °F - 7,25 °F (°C - 7,25°C)
Food:: Copepods, Invertebrates, Marine snow, Zooxanthellae / Light
Difficulty:: Not suitable for aquarium keeping
Offspring:: Not available as offspring
Toxicity:: Toxic hazard unknown