Colpophyllia natans

Giant brain coral
Riesen-Hirnkoralle
Reuzenhersenkoraal
Corail cerveau géant
Coral cerebro gigante

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 60 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 220 cm
Diameter of the polyp : 0 mm
Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!