Symmetrical Brain Coral
Symmetrical Brain Coral Detail
| Name: | Symmetrical Brain Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Pseudodiploria strigosa |
| Family: | Mussidae |
| Taxonomic: | Mussidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | 0.5 - 6 ft. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
Symmetrical Brain Coral grows in rounded plates or dome-shaped colonies. The surface shows long winding valleys that often link together and become straighter near the outer edge. The ridges are smoothly curved and usually do not have a groove across the top. Colors range from green to brown, yellow-brown or bluish gray and the valleys are often lighter or show a different shade.
This Coral can live in many areas and is most often seen at moderate depths. It stays fixed in one place and grows slowly over time.