Brain Root Coral
Lobophyllia corymbosa
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 1 m
- IUCN status: VU
A brain coral that piles into rounded fleshy mounds with meandering ridges, growing on upper reef slopes down to around thirty five metres. It bleaches heavily in warm water and is now listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Lobophylliidae › Lobophyllia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207391.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brain Root Coral live?
- The Brain Root Coral (Lobophyllia corymbosa) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- How big does the Brain Root Coral get?
- The Brain Root Coral grows to about 1 m.