Heterocyathus aequicostatus Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1848
Striped bum coral
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Caryophylliidae (cup corals)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Free-living, solitary corals with a flat base. Commonly occurs on soft horizontal substrates at 20 m or more. Only at night do polyps extend. Associated with other corals, Heteropsammia cochlea and Cycloseris cyclolites (Ref. 3477).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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