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Sinuous Cup Coral
Symphyllia agaricia
7.01217, 125.711
Field Notes
Description:
The colony is spherical and looks like brain coral on steroids! It has thick meandering ridges that are raised about 3 or 4cm.
Habitat:
Widespread in the Indo-West Pacific. This species of stony coral is found on most reef environments, at depths of up to 40 m.
Notes:
Spotted this coral at a depth of about 25 feet. This species is targeted by the aquarium trade and is threatened as well by habitat loss.
Species ID Suggestions
Symphyllia agaricia
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 1, 2012
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