Dendrogyra cylindrus
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Pillar coral
Säulenkoralle
Zuil koraal
Corail cierge
Coral de columnas;Coral catedral
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 350 cm
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.