Mauve Spiky Soft Coral
Scientific Name: Dendronephthya sp.
Species: Soft Corals (Nephtheidae)
Other names: Soft Tree Corals, Tree Coral, Thistle Coral, Strawberry Soft Coral, Cauliflower Soft Coral, Divaricate Tree Coral, Carnation Coral, Prickly Alcyonarian Coral, Purple Soft Finger.
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Mauve Spiky Soft CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Mauve Spiky Soft CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in April 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Mauve Spiky Soft CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Mauve Spiky Soft CoralUploaded by: @blogie in October 2011
Photographed at: Isla Reta Beach Resort, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Mauve Spiky Soft CoralUploaded by: @blogie in November 2011
Photographed at: Coral Gardens, Talicud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
Caption: A tree-shaped soft coral
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Description
Also known as Soft Tree Corals, Tree Coral, Thistle Coral, Strawberry Soft Coral, Cauliflower Soft Coral, Divaricate Tree Coral, Carnation Coral, Prickly Alcyonarian Coral and Purple Soft Finger.
Found on rocky and coral reefs in deep water along walls and drop off's.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 17cm
Depth - 25-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Most soft corals have no true skeleton and so their bodies are flexible.
Some soft corals have spikes very similar to rose thorns which may help to protect against predators.
Soft corals are food and shelter to many marine animals, some of which hide in the branches and take on the colouration of these corals.
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The Mauve Spiky Soft Coral is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
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