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Smooth Tree Coral

Litophyton arboreum

Description:

Also known as Soft Tree Coral, Broccoli Coral, Flower Tree Coral and Branching Leather Soft Coral. They appear tree-like with slender smooth branches, colour is usually cream. They feed on plankton.

Habitat:

Found on flats and slopes of fringing and patch reefs, at depths of 5 to 20m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Nephthea spp.


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3 Comments

Blogie
Blogie 12 years ago

Hi Alvin. Any reference link?

Blogie
Blogie 12 years ago

It's my pleasure, Sachin!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Blogie thanks for sharing such a wonderful collection of underwater,

Blogie
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Davao Del Norte, Philippines

Spotted on Jan 7, 2012
Submitted on Jan 25, 2012

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