Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
Open Brain Coral
Offene Hirnkoralle
Corail cerveau ouvert
Coral ondulante amarillo
Corallo a cervello
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
- Lives in partnership with algae
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!