Agaricia agaricites

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  • Lettuce coral
  • Salatblatt-Koralle
  • Slakoraal
  • Corail-laitue
  • Coral hoja

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species can be found between 0 and 50 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
  • The form of the animal can vary greatly

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!