Huinay Cup Coral
Caryophyllia huinayensis
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 11–800 m
- For divers: safe
A solitary cup coral, the Huinay cup coral grows on steep walls, overhangs and cave roofs from eleven metres down to around eight hundred. It often grows alongside the larger Desmophyllum cup coral on the same hard surfaces.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Caryophylliidae › Caryophyllia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 286747.
FAQ
- How deep does the Huinay Cup Coral live?
- The Huinay Cup Coral (Caryophyllia huinayensis) is typically found at 11–800 m.
- Is the Huinay Cup Coral dangerous to divers?
- The Huinay Cup Coral is harmless to divers.