Sarcophyton spp.

Leather coral
Alcyonaire champignon

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 80 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 can be confused with other species of similar appearance!