Tube Coral
Cladocora arbuscula
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–37 m
- IUCN status: LC
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.