Briareum asbestinum, commonly known as the corky sea finger, is a species of a soft coral in the family Briareidae. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky bottoms in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Florida, often growing to 30 cm at depths of one to 40 metres.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Corky Sea Finger being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleralcyonacea
- Family
- Briareidae
- Genus
- Briareum
- Species
- Briareum asbestinum
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