Strawberry Corallimorpharian

Corynactis californica

Strawberry Corallimorpharian

Often massed in glowing pink sheets across current swept rock, this corallimorph reaches only about three centimetres across each disc. It clones itself into dense colonies, settling from the shallows down to about 45 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Corallimorpharia › Corallimorphidae › Corynactis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283836.

FAQ

How deep does the Strawberry Corallimorpharian live?
The Strawberry Corallimorpharian (Corynactis californica) is typically found at 0–45 m.
How big does the Strawberry Corallimorpharian get?
The Strawberry Corallimorpharian grows to about 2.5 cm.