Yellow Naked Soft Coral
Scientific Name: Chironephthya sp.
Species: Soft Corals (Nidaliidae)
Other names: Soft Tree Corals, Tree Corals, Thistle Coral, Fan Thistle Coral.
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Yellow Naked Soft CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Soft Tree Corals, Tree Corals, Thistle Coral and Fan Thistle Coral.
Found on rocky and coral reefs along walls and drop off's, on ledges and in caves.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 10-30m
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. (edit)
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The Yellow Naked Soft Coral is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @fishx6
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