Tortured Black Coral Whip
Scientific Name: Stichopathes sp.
Species: Black Corals (Antipathidae)
Other names: Whip Coral, Wire Coral, Spiral Coral, Coiled Coral.
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Tortured Black Coral WhipUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
Caption: whip coral middle of picture
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Description
Also known as Whip Coral, Wire Coral, Spiral Coral and Coiled Coral.
Found on coral and rocky reefs on slopes, terraces and drop-off's.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 15-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
This genus has polyps on three sides, leaving one side bare.
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). (edit)
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The Tortured Black Coral Whip is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @fishx6
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