Saltwater
Artichoke Coral
Scolymia cubensis
Faviidae
Facts
Care
- Type
- Large-polyp stony coral (LPS)
- Light
- Low
- Flow
- Low
- Placement
- On the sand, Low on the rock
- Difficulty
- Medium
Water values
Range
Seen here
Seen in the wild in Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, and 12 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Scolymia cubensis is a solitary coral that belongs the genus Scolymia. It is a smooth disk coral whose shape usually consists of a flat, concave form (patellate) or an inverted cone form. However, a cylindrical shape may occur. They have a maximum diameter of 10 cm and have a symbiotic bond with zooxanthellae. Despite this, S. cubensis do not create their own reefs. Their colors normally consist of light green, light beige or a deep rusty red.
Other names
No other names.
