Orange-black Coral [Stichopathes echinulata]
Description
The Orange-black Coral, scientific name Stichopathes echinulata, is a species of black coral that is found in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and off the coast of Brazil. It is named for its distinctive coloration, with bright orange polyps contrasting against a black skeleton. It is usually found at depths of over 30 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Black Corals
Antipatharia
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| Family |
Thorn Corals
Antipathidae
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| Genus |
Stichopathes
Stichopathes
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