Corky Sea Finger

Corky Sea Finger, Polyp Detail

Corky Sea Finger colonies often look like smooth, straight fingers that grow up from one base. These fingers are usually single and don't split into branches. When the tiny polyps are open, the surface of the colony looks fuzzy. The little holes where the polyps come out might look a little puffy or swollen. The colony's rods are typically violet, purple, or grayish-purple, sometimes with touches of brown or tan. The polyps themselves are usually greenish-brown to darker brown. Some colonies spread out like a thick carpet or mat, rather than growing upright.

Corky Sea Fingers are commonly found in both shallow-water environments and at mid-depths. They typically attach and grow on hard surfaces, such as rocks, dead coral skeletons, or other stable substrates. They can also spread across other soft corals, using them as a base for growth.