Floreana coral  (Tubastraea floreana)

Found only in the Galápagos, this rare coral species was once known from around the islands of Floreana, Isabela, Pinzón and Santiago, and the islets of Gardner and Cousins (1). However, since 1983, the Floreana coral has only been sighted at Cousins Rocks and Gardner Islet (1).

Floreana coral can be found on the ceilings of caves, ledges and overhanging rocks, between depths of 2 and 46 metres (1).