Sunset cup coral (Leptopsammia pruvoti)
Facts
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Cnidaria |
| Class | Anthozoa |
| Order | Scleratinia |
| Family | Dendrophyllidae |
| Genus | Leptopsammia (3) |
| Size |
Polyp diameter: up to 3 cm (2) |
 | Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator. |
Status
The sunset cup coral is not listed under any Directives or Conventions and is not protected by UK legislation. It is a UK BAP priority species (1).
Follow ARKive:
ARKive principal sponsor© Wildscreen 2003-2009. By using this website you agree to the Terms of Use
