Delicate Black Coral
Scientific Name: Antipathes sp.
Species: Black Corals (Antipathidae)
Other names: Precious Black Coral and Bushy Black Coral.
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Delicate Black CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Delicate Black CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Delicate Black CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Precious Black Coral and Bushy Black Coral.
Found on coral and rocky reefs in caves and on ledges.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 2-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
They are called Black Corals because the inner skeleton is black, over this they have a fleshy skin that varies in colour with the different corals.
The polyps have six tentacles which although cannot be retracted, may shrink if disturbed.
A number of other animals live in the branches, e.g. Pteria penquin (Winged pearl oyster), Lopha cristagalli (Cock\'s comb oyster), Periclimenes sp.(Black coral shrimp).
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The Delicate Black Coral is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by user @fishx6
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