Branching frogspawn coral
Fimbriaphyllia paradivisa
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Very small animals and plant-like organisms called zooplankton and phytoplankton and nourishment from photosynthesis with symbiotic zooxanthellae |
|---|---|
| Size | Diameter of corallites: Up to 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
| Type | Corals & Anemones |
| Range | Shallow reef areas in the Eastern Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Found at depths between 0 to 40 meters on reefs in the eastern Indian and west-central Pacific Oceans |
Did you know?
- Branching frogspawn coral and all coral in its same family group have shrimp species that live in or near them.
- Researchers estimate the value of coral reefs to the American fishing industry at $100 million. But food is just one resource the ocean provides. It also gives us recreation and a mode of transportation. What do you depend on the ocean for?
- Even if you live thousands of miles away, there are things we can do to help like working with your community to conserve water. By using less, we limit the amount of waste water carrying pollution into our waterways.