Corky Sea Finger

The Corky Sea Finger Briareum asbestinum, often called the Purple Corky Finger, has a beauty all its own. This finger-like gorgonian grows over other gorgonians to form its shape. Found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, they inhabit all areas of the reef in conditions with both pristinely pure waters as well as nutrient rich waters. They are the most collected gorgonian species since they are commonly found in shallow waters only knee deep. Some common names they are known for are Purple Corky Finger, Moss Coral, Caribbean Corky Finger, Sea Stalk Briareum, and Deadman's Finger.