Xenia umbellata
Umbrella xenia
Pumpende Straussenkoralle
Corail à polypes battants
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 3 and 15 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 20 cm
- Lives in partnership with one or more fishes
- Lives in partnership with algae
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!