Millepora complanata

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  • Plate fire-coral
  • Blattförmige Feuerkoralle
  • Plaat-brandkoraal
  • Corail de feu en plaques
  • Hoja de fuego
  • Corallo di fuoco

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

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 0 and 15 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm

Relationship with humans

  • The species is irritant
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.