Mussa angulosa

  • Spiny flower coral
  • Dickstielige Doldenkoralle
  • Stekelig bloemkoraal
  • Corail fleur épineux
  • Coral florido

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The species can be found between 2 and 60 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 100 mm
  • 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.