Rose Lace Coral

Rose Lace Coral grows into small fan-like shapes made of thin branches that narrow toward the tips. The outer parts of the branches look slightly serrated because of tiny cup-shaped structures created by the feeding and stinging polyps. The branches are usually purple, burgundy, or lavender near the base and fade to pink or white at the tips, though some colonies may be completely white.

This Coral lives in shaded and protected places such as under ledges and inside small cracks or caves. It stays fixed to the surface and may lightly sting sensitive skin if touched, although it is not considered harmful.