Whiskers [Duncanopsammia]

Whiskers
Description

Duncanopsammia is famous for its “whisker” appearance—long, delicate-looking tentacles that can extend from the coral’s base. At close range, divers may see the polyps sway slightly in the current, creating a lively, almost feather-like effect.

Species
Branched Disc Coral
Branched Disc Coral

Duncanopsammia axifuga

Duncanopsammia peltata

Duncanopsammia peltata

Taxonomy
Phylum Cnidarians
Cnidaria
Class Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
Order Hard Corals
Scleractinia
Family Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
Statistics
  • Species 2