Deep Sea Profile
Slow-growing black corals that form dense, shrub-like colonies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really 'black'?
The skeleton is black, but the living polyps often make the coral appear bright white or orange.
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Christmas Tree Coral
Antipathes
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
30–8,000 m (100–26,000 ft)
Size
Up to 3 m (10 ft)
Habitat
Rocky Seafloor
Diet
Plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a black coral, named for my dark, tree-like skeleton."
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