False Pillow Coral
Pseudosiderastrea tayamai
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A small encrusting stony coral that clings to bare rock in very shallow water, rarely deeper than about twenty metres. Its flat plating colonies stay modest in size, and the species is rated of least concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Rhizangiidae › Pseudosiderastrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207272.
FAQ
- How deep does the False Pillow Coral live?
- The False Pillow Coral (Pseudosiderastrea tayamai) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the False Pillow Coral get?
- The False Pillow Coral grows to about 16 cm.