Nomenclature
original description
Tixier-Durivault, A. (1955). Alcyonaires atlantiques intertropicaux. <em>Résultats Scientifiques Expédition Océanographique Belge dans les Eaux Côtières Africaines de L'Atlantique Sud.</em> 3 (4): 197-246.
page(s): 212-215 [details]
basis of record
van Ofwegen, L.P., S.D. Cairns & J. van der Land (eds). (2000-2007). as a contribution to UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms. (look up in IMIS) [details]
Taxonomy
redescription
Verseveldt, J.; van Ofwegen, L.P. (1992). New and redescribed species of Alcyonium Linnaeus, 1758 (Anthozoa: Alcyonacea). <em>Zoologische Mededelingen Leiden.</em> 66(7): 155-181.
page(s): 161-162 [details]
Other
context source (Hexacorallia)
Fautin, Daphne G. (2013). Hexacorallians of the World. (look up in IMIS) [details]
Present
Present in aphia/obis/gbif/idigbio
Inaccurate
Introduced: alien
Containing type locality
Holotype MNHN OCT.A.1992.01, geounit Mauritanian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype MNHN OCT.A.1992.04, geounit Senegalese Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype RMNH 17720, geounit Senegalese Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
From editor or global species database