Blue Octocoral

Sarcothelia edmondsoni

Sarcothelia is a genus of soft corals in the family Xeniidae. It is monotypic with a single species, Sarcothelia edmondsoni.
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Distribution

Tropical.

Status

Least Concern.

Behavior

Considered invasive. It can take over/overgrow other corals.

Habitat

Coral reefs.

References:

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http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=517780
https://www.marinelifephotography.com/marine/cnidaria/sarcothelia-edmondsoni.htm
https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/1805365897
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcothelia
https://reefbuilders.com/2018/02/06/stop-adding-blue-polyps-to-your-reef-tank/
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionCnidaria
ClassAnthozoa
OrderMalacalcyonacea
FamilyXeniidae
GenusSarcothelia
SpeciesSarcothelia edmondsoni
Photographed in
Indonesia