Long-tentacle Plate Coral

Heliofungia actiniformis is a solitary species of mushroom coral, a large polyp stony coral in the family Fungiidae. This coral is found in shallow water in the Indo-Pacific region, as it is a zooxanthellate. H. actiniformis is a popular coral in the reef aquarium trade; wild populations are threatened by disease, climate change, and over-collection for the aquarium trade, and the species is considered vulnerable by the IUCN.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Long-tentacle Plate Coral being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Euphyllia glabrescens
• Euphyllia cristata
• Entacmaea quadricolor
• Catalaphyllia jardinei
• Radianthus crispa
• Radianthus doreensis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia

Family

Fungiidae

Genus

Heliofungia

Species

Heliofungia actiniformis

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