Echinogorgia intermedia Studer, 1878

Ramvilas, Ghosh, Alderslade, Philip & Ranjeet, Kutty, 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 neighbouring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice, Zootaxa 5236 (1), pp. 1-124 : 53

Echinogorgia intermedia Studer, 1878

Echinogorgia intermedia Studer, 1878: 651–652 , pl.3; fig. 17a, b (Mermaid Strait, W. Australia).

Opinion: There is no evidence that this species occurs in the region.

Justification:

Literature analysis: This species is only listed by Rao & Devi (2003) with no supporting evidence of its occurrence in India.