Thorny Sea Pen

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Cnidaria (Cnidarians)

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleralcyonacea (Scleralcyonacea)

Family

Pennatulidae

Genus

Pennatula

Species

Pennatula aculeata (Thorny Sea Pen)

Names in Other Languages

French pennatule pointue

Similar Species in Pennatula

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phosphorescent sea pen

Pennatula phosphorea

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thorny Sea Pen?

The scientific name of Thorny Sea Pen is Pennatula aculeata. It belongs to the genus Pennatula.

Where does Thorny Sea Pen live?

Thorny Sea Pen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Thorny Sea Pen belong to?

Thorny Sea Pen (Pennatula aculeata) belongs to the genus Pennatula, which is part of the taxonomic family Pennatulidae.

What kingdom does Thorny Sea Pen belong to?

Thorny Sea Pen (Pennatula aculeata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Thorny Sea Pen?

The closest relatives of Thorny Sea Pen in the genus Pennatula include phosphorescent sea pen.