Pillar Coral
Pillar Coral, At Night
| Name: | Pillar Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Dendrogyra cylindrus |
| Family: | Maze Corals |
| Taxonomic: | Meandrinidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | up to 10 ft. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Coral forms colonies with cylindrical spires that rise from a shared base. Its color ranges from light tan to chocolate brown, and the dense polyps covering the surface give it a fuzzy appearance.
Pillar Coral thrives in flat or gently sloping areas. If its pillars break and fall, the fragments can grow into new colonies.