Endesa Saucer Coral
Tethocyathus endesa
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 11–200 m
- For divers: safe
A small solitary cup coral of hard bottoms between about 11 and 200 metres, the endesa saucer coral tucks into crevices and caverns. Unlike reef building corals it lives as a single saucer shaped polyp rather than forming colonies.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Caryophylliidae › Tethocyathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 286862.
FAQ
- How deep does the Endesa Saucer Coral live?
- The Endesa Saucer Coral (Tethocyathus endesa) is typically found at 11–200 m.
- Is the Endesa Saucer Coral dangerous to divers?
- The Endesa Saucer Coral is harmless to divers.