Artichoke Coral
Solitary Disk Coral
| Name: | Artichoke Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Scolymia cubensis |
| Family: | Mussid Corals |
| Taxonomic: | Mussidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | up to 4 in. |
| Depth Range: | Various depths (0 – 130 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Coral has a single fleshy polyp with raised lines spreading outward from the center, which is flat to slightly curved. Colors range from gray, green, and brown to blue-green with lighter streaks.
Artichoke Coral hides in deeper, shaded areas under ledges or inside caves. During the day, its tentacles are usually retracted.