Caryophyllia smithii
- Devonshire cup-coral
- Nelkenkoralle
- Anjelierkoraal
- Dent de chien
- Madrepora clavel
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 1000 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the polyp : 25 mm
- The animal can show variable colouring
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!