Cup Corals [Turbinaria]

Description

Turbinaria is a genus of colonial stony corals found in the Indo-Pacific region. They are known for their distinctive cup, scroll, or plate-like shapes. These corals prefer reef slopes and are often found in a range of depths where light is available. Turbinaria species are important reef builders and contribute to the biodiversity and structural complexity of coral reefs.

Species
Orange Cup Coral
Orange Cup Coral [Balanophyllia elegans]
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Flame Cup Coral
Flame Cup Coral [Balanophyllia bonaespei]
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Northern Cup Coral
Northern Cup Coral [Astrangia poculata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Family Dendrophylliidae
Dendrophylliidae
Statistics
  • Species 3