Mushroom Coral (Heliofungia actiniformis)

Monument, Lembeh. Night dive.

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Christine Young

Lion

That’s really gorgeous! When you zoom in, it looks like there may be some kind of animal, like a sea star, hanging out in the middle of the coral. Posted 7 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, you are right! I did not notice before. I think is a brittle star :-) Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Brittle star photobomber ;) Posted 7 years ago

The Long-tentacle Plate Coral

"Heliofungia actiniformis" is a solitary species of mushroom coral, a large polyp stony coral in the family Fungiidae. This coral is found in shallow water in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a zooxanthellate species.

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Similar species: Stony Corals

Species identified by Patomarazul