Long Tentacle Plate Coral [Heliofungia actiniformis]
Description
The Long Tentacle Plate Coral is a solitary, free-living species. It is characterized by long, slender tentacles that can extend up to 20 cm. The color is usually brown with green tentacles, but there can be variations. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and feeds on zooplankton and small fishes.
Where To See Long Tentacle Plate Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Mushroom Corals
Fungiidae
|
| Genus |
Plate Coral
Heliofungia
|
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