Carnation Coral

Dendronephthya

Family: Soft coral Category: Detritivore Max size: Varies widely, up to about 30 cm cm

Species information

Habitat: Reef environments, often in areas with strong currents
Distribution: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Food: Plankton
Way of living: Sessile
Behavior: Non-reef-building, these corals are often found in shady areas where they extend their feathery polyps to capture plankton from the water.

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