Tubastraea micranthus

  • Dark cup coral
  • Grüne Zäpfchenkoralle
  • Tubastrée arborescente

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • Generally in an area where there is a current
  • The species can be found between 10 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 6 mm
  • 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.