Tube Coral

Cladocora arbuscula

Tube Coral

This stony coral forms small bushy clumps in turbid, sediment laden water, often among seagrass, from the surface down to about 37 metres. It draws much of its food from algae living inside its tissue, and is listed as Least Concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Cladocoridae › Cladocora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 286778.

FAQ

How deep does the Tube Coral live?
The Tube Coral (Cladocora arbuscula) is typically found at 0–37 m.