Leather Coral [Sarcophyton ehrenbergi]
Description
This species is a soft coral that forms large, mushroom-shaped colonies. It is predominantly found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the Red Sea. It prefers shallow waters with a lot of light. The polyps of Sarcophyton ehrenbergi are usually retracted during the day and extend at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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| Family |
Alcyoniidae
Alcyoniidae
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| Genus |
Sarcophyton
Sarcophyton
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