Madracis mirabilis

  • Yellow pencil coral
  • Gelbpinsel-Koralle
  • Geel vingerkoraal
  • Corail digité jaune
  • Coral cerillas

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 1 and 65 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 120 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
  • Animal with fast growth
  • Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest