Brown Cup Coral
Paracyathus stearnsii
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 9–60 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
A small cup coral of rocky reefs, this species tucks beneath ledges and overhangs between about 9 and 60 metres. Each stony cup measures only around four centimetres across, sheltering a single polyp that feeds at night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Caryophylliidae › Paracyathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 286830.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Cup Coral live?
- The Brown Cup Coral (Paracyathus stearnsii) is typically found at 9–60 m.
- How big does the Brown Cup Coral get?
- The Brown Cup Coral grows to about 3.8 cm.