Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
Site Supported in Part by:
Orphek 

Oulophyllia

Oulophyllia bennettae

(Veron & Pichon, 1977)

Pineapple Coral

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Indo-West Pacific, Western Pacific and Northern Australia

Natural Environment: Inhabits reef slopes and usually seen at depths between 10 to 100 feet (3 - 30 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Cnidaria

    Class: Anthozoa

    Subclass: Hexacorallia

    Order: Scleractinia

    Family: Faviidae

    Genus: Oulophyllia

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Oulophyllia bennettae (Pineapple Coral)
Photo © aims.gov.au
Site Supported in Part by:
Boyd Enterprises