ARKive - Black coral - Cirrhipathes anguina- Related species

Species related to the Black coral (Cirrhipathes anguina)

Flowerpot coral (Goniopora norfolkensis)
The appearance of this pretty coral belies its aggressive behaviour. Many individual coral polyps, (anemone-like animals that secrete a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Striped catfish (Plotosus lineatus)
Information on the striped catfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Wrinkle coral (Coscinaraea columna)
Information on Coscinaraea columna is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Stony coral (Euphyllia ancora)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the living coral... More 6 Images 0 videos
Knifetooth sawfish (Anoxypristis cuspidata)
The knifetooth sawfish is an unusual type of ray, with a shark-like body and a distinctive, elongated snout, or rostrum, known as a saw. In... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ember parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus)
Information on the ember parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video
Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)
The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is the most commonly encountered species of shark in tropical Indo-Pacific reefs... More 19 Images 1 Video
Net coral (Alveopora viridis)
Information on Alveopora viridis is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Mushroom coral (Fungia costulata)
Rather than forming colonies like most other corals, Fungia corals are usually solitary and generally free-living; that is, they are not... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora pichoni)
Information on Acropora pichoni is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Stony coral (Porites solida)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The growth rate of... More 1 Image 0 videos
Mushroom coral (Fungia scutaria)
Rather than forming colonies like most other corals, Fungia corals are usually solitary and generally free-living; that is, they are not... More 4 Images 0 videos
Stony coral (Porites lutea)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The growth rate of... More 2 Images 0 videos
Starflower coral (Astreopora macrostoma)
Information on Astreopora macrostoma is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora eydouxi)
This hardy, widespread and common coral can easily be identified by the presence of wart-like growths, called verrucae, which cover the... More 3 Images 0 videos
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus)
The whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) earns its common name from the conspicuous white tips found on the first dorsal and upper caudal... More 26 Images 7 Videos
Anchor coral (Euphyllia paraancora)
Information on Euphyllia paraancora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Mushroom coral (Fungia concinna)
Rather than forming colonies like most other corals, Fungia corals are usually solitary and generally free-living; that is, they are not... More 1 Image 0 videos
Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran)
The massive and well-known great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) has the most distinctive hammer of its genus. It is particularly wide and... More 17 Images 1 Video
Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix)
Named after the spines that project from the corners of the bony plates covering the body, the spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) is, like... More 26 Images 3 Videos
Flowerpot coral (Goniopora columna)
The appearance of this pretty coral belies its aggressive behaviour. Many individual coral polyps, (anemone-like animals that secrete a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum)
The leopard shark is an immediately recognisable, stunningly attractive species, which derives its common name from its distinctive markings... More 25 Images 3 Videos
Net coral (Alveopora catalai)
Information on Alveopora catalai is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora verrucosa)
This hardy, widespread and common coral can easily be identified by the presence of wart-like growths, called verrucae, which cover the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Thin birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
It was one of these pretty coral species that was first observed undertaking a unique method of reproduction. Colonies of Seriatopora... More 1 Image 1 Video
Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima)
At less than a third of the size of the true giant clam (Tridacna gigas), the small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) deserves its name. As an... More 10 Images 1 Video
Pickhandle barracuda (Sphyraena jello)
A large, streamlined predatory fish with a fierce appearance, the pickhandle barracuda (Sphyraena jello) is capable of quickly pursuing its... More 3 Images 1 Video
Lace coral (Stylaster californicus)
Lace corals form ornate tree-like structures, with all the fine, tapered branches growing in one plane. These delicate fan-like corals are... More 5 Images 0 videos
Malabar grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus)
The Malabar grouper is a robust marine fish, with a brownish head and long body. The body is covered with small blackish-brown spots, which... More 1 Image 1 Video
Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
Information on the emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 2 Videos

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