Deep-Sea taxon details
Subergorgia suberosa (Pallas, 1766)
288010 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:288010)
accepted
Species
Subergorgia appressa Nutting, 1911 · unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
marine, fresh, terrestrial
(of ) Pallas, P. S. (1766). Elenchus zoophytorum sistens generum adumbrationes generaliores et specierum cognitarum succintas descriptiones, cum selectis auctorum synonymis. [List of zoophytes containing general outlines of genera and brief descriptions of known species, with selected synonyms of the authors.]. <em>Fransiscum Varrentrapp, Hagae.</em> 451 pp., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/6019361
page(s): 191-192 [details]
page(s): 191-192 [details]
McFadden, C.S.; Cordeiro, R.; Samimi-Namin, K.; Williams, G.; van Ofwegen, L. (2025). World List of Octocorallia. Subergorgia suberosa (Pallas, 1766). Accessed through: Glover, A.G.; Higgs, N.; Horton, T. (2025) World Register of Deep-Sea species (WoRDSS) at: https://marinespecies.org/deepsea/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=288010 on 2026-08-17
Glover, A.G.; Higgs, N.; Horton, T. (2026). World Register of Deep-Sea species (WoRDSS). Subergorgia suberosa (Pallas, 1766). Accessed at: https://marinespecies.org/deepsea/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=288010 on 2026-08-17
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(of ) Pallas, P. S. (1766). Elenchus zoophytorum sistens generum adumbrationes generaliores et specierum cognitarum succintas descriptiones, cum selectis auctorum synonymis. [List of zoophytes containing general outlines of genera and brief descriptions of known species, with selected synonyms of the authors.]. <em>Fransiscum Varrentrapp, Hagae.</em> 451 pp., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/6019361
page(s): 191-192 [details]
context source (Deepsea) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS), available online at http://www.iobis.org/ [details]
context source (Hexacorallia) Fautin, Daphne G. (2013). Hexacorallians of the World. (look up in IMIS) [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]
additional source Liu, J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.). (2008). [Checklist of marine biota of China seas]. <em>China Science Press.</em> 1267 pp. (look up in IMIS) [details] Available for editors
additional source Alderslade, P. (2006). New subfamilies and a new genus and species of Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) with comparative data on the structure of both melithaeid and subergorgiid axes. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 1199: 19–47., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.1199.1.2
page(s): 44, 45 [details]
additional source Kükenthal, W. (1924). Coelenterata: Gorgonaria. in: Das Tierreich (Eine Zusammenstellung und Kennzeichnung der rezenten Tierformen). 47. 478 pp.
page(s): 43 [details] Available for editors
additional source Grasshoff, M. (2000). The gorgonians of the Sinai coast and the Strait of Gubal, Red Sea (Coelenterata, Octocorallia). <em>Courier Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg.</em> 224: 1-125.
page(s): 6, 118, 125 [details]
additional source Tixier-Durivault, A. (1972). Nouvel apport d'Octocoralliares de Madagascar et des iles avoisinantes. <em>Tethys.</em> Suppl. 3: 11-68., available online at http://paleopolis.rediris.es/benthos/REF/som/T-pdf/1972_s3-11.pdf
page(s): 62 [details] Available for editors
additional source Shann, E.W. (1912). Observations on some Alcyonaria from Singapore, with a brief discussion on the classification of the family Nephthyidae. <em>Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London.</em> 1912 (3-4): 505-527, plates 61-63., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/43069379
page(s): 506, 524-525 [details]
additional source Grasshoff, M.; Bargibant, G. (2001). Coral Reef Gorgonians of New Caledonia. IRD Èditions. Paris., pp. 335., available online at https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/divers07-09/010025716.pdf
page(s): 68, 69, 70, 71, 296, 231, 320, 321 [details]
additional source Grasshoff, M. (1999). The shallow water gorgonians of New Caledonia and adjacent islands. Senckenbergiana Biologica, 1-2, 1-121
page(s): 15 [details]
additional source Ramvilas, G.; Alderslade, P.; Ranjeet, K. (2023). The taxonomy of Indian gorgonians: an assessment of the descriptive records of gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) recorded as occurring in the territorial waters of India, along with neighboring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5236: 1-124., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5236.1.1
page(s): 23-24 [details]
additional source Stiasny, G. (1937). Die Gorgonacea der Siboga-Expedition. Suppl. II. Revision der Scleraxonia mit ausschluss der Melitodidae und Coralliidae. <em>Siboga-Expeditie Monogr.</em> 13b8, pp. i-vi + 1-138, plates 1-8.
page(s): 87-93 [details]
page(s): 191-192 [details]
context source (Deepsea) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS), available online at http://www.iobis.org/ [details]
context source (Hexacorallia) Fautin, Daphne G. (2013). Hexacorallians of the World. (look up in IMIS) [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]
additional source Liu, J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.). (2008). [Checklist of marine biota of China seas]. <em>China Science Press.</em> 1267 pp. (look up in IMIS) [details] Available for editors
additional source Alderslade, P. (2006). New subfamilies and a new genus and species of Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) with comparative data on the structure of both melithaeid and subergorgiid axes. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 1199: 19–47., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.1199.1.2
page(s): 44, 45 [details]
additional source Kükenthal, W. (1924). Coelenterata: Gorgonaria. in: Das Tierreich (Eine Zusammenstellung und Kennzeichnung der rezenten Tierformen). 47. 478 pp.
page(s): 43 [details] Available for editors
additional source Grasshoff, M. (2000). The gorgonians of the Sinai coast and the Strait of Gubal, Red Sea (Coelenterata, Octocorallia). <em>Courier Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg.</em> 224: 1-125.
page(s): 6, 118, 125 [details]
additional source Tixier-Durivault, A. (1972). Nouvel apport d'Octocoralliares de Madagascar et des iles avoisinantes. <em>Tethys.</em> Suppl. 3: 11-68., available online at http://paleopolis.rediris.es/benthos/REF/som/T-pdf/1972_s3-11.pdf
page(s): 62 [details] Available for editors
additional source Shann, E.W. (1912). Observations on some Alcyonaria from Singapore, with a brief discussion on the classification of the family Nephthyidae. <em>Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London.</em> 1912 (3-4): 505-527, plates 61-63., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/43069379
page(s): 506, 524-525 [details]
additional source Grasshoff, M.; Bargibant, G. (2001). Coral Reef Gorgonians of New Caledonia. IRD Èditions. Paris., pp. 335., available online at https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/divers07-09/010025716.pdf
page(s): 68, 69, 70, 71, 296, 231, 320, 321 [details]
additional source Grasshoff, M. (1999). The shallow water gorgonians of New Caledonia and adjacent islands. Senckenbergiana Biologica, 1-2, 1-121
page(s): 15 [details]
additional source Ramvilas, G.; Alderslade, P.; Ranjeet, K. (2023). The taxonomy of Indian gorgonians: an assessment of the descriptive records of gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) recorded as occurring in the territorial waters of India, along with neighboring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice. <em>Zootaxa.</em> 5236: 1-124., available online at https://doi.org/10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5236.1.1
page(s): 23-24 [details]
additional source Stiasny, G. (1937). Die Gorgonacea der Siboga-Expedition. Suppl. II. Revision der Scleraxonia mit ausschluss der Melitodidae und Coralliidae. <em>Siboga-Expeditie Monogr.</em> 13b8, pp. i-vi + 1-138, plates 1-8.
page(s): 87-93 [details]
Present Inaccurate Introduced: alien Containing type locality
Nontype MM, geounit Singaporean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype MNHN, geounit Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype SMNS, geounit Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZMTAU 9743, geounit Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZMTAU 9883, geounit Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Nontype ZMTAU 9889, geounit Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English | sea fan [from synonym] | [details] |
| German | Fächergorgonie [from synonym] | [details] |
To Barcode of Life (5 barcodes)
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (19 publications)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Subergorgia suberosa)
To GenBank (18 nucleotides; 13 proteins)
To NMNH Extant Collection (1016215) (from synonym Subergorgia appressa Nutting, 1911)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Cnidaria Collection (2 records) (from synonym Subergorgia appressa Nutting, 1911)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Cnidaria Collection (39 records)
To ITIS
To Biodiversity Heritage Library (19 publications)
To European Nucleotide Archive, ENA (Subergorgia suberosa)
To GenBank (18 nucleotides; 13 proteins)
To NMNH Extant Collection (1016215) (from synonym Subergorgia appressa Nutting, 1911)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Cnidaria Collection (2 records) (from synonym Subergorgia appressa Nutting, 1911)
To USNM Invertebrate Zoology Cnidaria Collection (39 records)
To ITIS
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