Heliofungia actiniformis
| Scientific name | Heliofungia actiniformis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Quoy & Gaimard |
| Year of description | 1833 |
| IUCN category (World) | VU |
| Family | fungiidae |
| Genus | Heliofungia |
Introduction
Heliofungia actiniformis is a salt water cnidarian.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Size12 - 21 cm
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Typecoral with large polyps
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Size12 - 21 cm
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Typecoral with large polyps
How to recognize Heliofungia actiniformis ?
Heliofungia actiniformis measures between 12 and 21 cm. This cnidarian is multicolore with a predominantly jaune, vert, rose, blanc and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Dietnot specified
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Way of livingdiurnal
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Larva typeplanula
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature16 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 450 m
Biotope presentation
Heliofungia actiniformis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 450m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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