Scolymia cubensis is a solitary coral that belongs the genus Scolymia. It is a smooth disk coral who’s shape usually consists of a flat, concave form (patellate) or an inverted cone form. However, a cylindrical shape may occur. They have a maximum diameter of 10 cm and have a symbiotic bond with zooxanthellae. Despite this, S. cubensis do not create their own reefs. Their colors normally consist of light green, light beige or a deep rusty red.
Iucn | critically_endangered |
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