Meandrina braziliensis

(Milne Edwards & Haime, 1858)

Brain Coral, Brazilian Brain Coral

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Caribbean south to Brazil.

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow protected reef rubble areas and usually seen at depths between 15 to 50 feet (5 - 15 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Meandrinidae

Genus: Meandrina

FYI: Shown here for identification only.