Fat Tentacle Torch Coral
Euphyllia cristata
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- IUCN status: LC
This stony coral spreads fat, glistening tentacles by day across all parts of the reef, from the surface down to about 35 metres. The polyps reach only about four centimetres, drawing food both from their tentacles and from algae in their tissue, and the species is listed as Least Concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Euphylliidae › Euphyllia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 289214.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fat Tentacle Torch Coral live?
- The Fat Tentacle Torch Coral (Euphyllia cristata) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- How big does the Fat Tentacle Torch Coral get?
- The Fat Tentacle Torch Coral grows to about 4 cm.