Madracis formosa
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Eight-ray finger coral
Achtstrahlige Finger-Koralle
Vingerknobbbel-koraal
Corail digité à huit septes
Coral Cacto
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 20 and 70 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 150 cm
- Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
- 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.