Sun Coral (Orange/Yellow) [Tubastraea tagusensis]
Description
Tubastraea tagusensis often grows as dense colonies with a vivid orange to yellow coloration that draws the eye on rocky reefs and man-made structures. Divers commonly see it carpeting surfaces in patches, with many small openings that give the colony a busy, textured look.
Where To See Sun Coral (Orange/Yellow)
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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