Sea Fan (Gorgonian)

Subergorgia mollis

Sighting evidence at Labas Island, Tioman Island

Photo: Tsu Soo Tan · CC BY-NC

The massive gorgonian sea fans at Labas are among the largest in Malaysian waters, some colonies having grown for several decades to reach heights exceeding two metres. They orient themselves perpendicular to prevailing currents to maximise zooplankton capture, providing critical structural habitat for pygmy seahorses, basket stars, and hawkfish. Their health serves as a sensitive indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of Tioman's marine protected area.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Sea Fan (Gorgonian)

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