Sun Coral (Purple) [Tubastraea violacea]
Description
Purple Sun Coral is known for its unusual violet to purple tones, making it a standout among more common reef corals. Divers may notice it forming compact, branching or mound-like colonies, with many small corallite openings that create a detailed, almost “speckled” texture up close.
Where To See Sun Coral (Purple)
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Branching Octopus Coral
Tubastraea
|
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