Caryophyllia smithii

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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!