Alternatipathes bipinnata

Alternipathes bipinnata is a species of coral belonging to the family Schizopathidae. It has been found off the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Etymology
The generic name, Alternatipathes, is derived from the Latin alternatus, meaning "alternating", and the suffix pathes, which is commonly used for genera belonging to Antipatharia; the name is in reference to the species' alternating arrangement of pinnules.

The specific epithet derives from the Latin bipinnata, "two pinnates", in reference to the multiple pinnate branches on the species.