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Smooth Tree Coral

Litophyton arboreum

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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Soft Tree Coral, Broccoli Coral, Flower Tree Coral and Branching Leather Soft Coral. They appear tree-like with slender smooth branches, colour is usually cream. They feed on plankton.

Habitat:

Found on flats and slopes of fringing and patch reefs, at depths of 5 to 20m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

Reference Links:

Litophyton arboreum Forskål, 1775 - Overview, The Smooth Tree Coral - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

Species ID Suggestions

Nephthea spp.
AlvinAngeloA.Salting
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Comments (3)
Blogie
Hi Alvin. Any reference link?
Blogie
It's my pleasure, Sachin!
Sachin Zaveri
Blogie thanks for sharing such a wonderful collection of underwater,

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Philippine Coral Survey

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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