Atlantic Mushroom Coral
| Name: | Atlantic Mushroom Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Scolymia lacera |
| Family: | Mussid Corals |
| Taxonomic: | Mussidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | up to 6 in. |
| Depth Range: | Various depths (0 – 130 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Coral has a large, single polyp with a rough, warty texture. The center is usually sunken, and colors vary from gray and green to brownish shades.
Atlantic Mushroom Coral lives in deeper areas on rocky outcrops. During the day, its tentacles are usually retracted.