Papillose Cup Coral
Paracyathus pulchellus
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 17–250 m
A small solitary cup coral that lacks symbiotic algae and so grows on the dim outer shelf, mostly between about 50 and 200 metres. Each stony cup houses a single polyp that catches drifting food after dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Caryophylliidae › Paracyathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 135163.
FAQ
- How deep does the Papillose Cup Coral live?
- The Papillose Cup Coral (Paracyathus pulchellus) is typically found at 17–250 m.