Knotted Fan Coral
Melithaea Ochracea
< 100 cm
Max diameter
3–45 m
Depth
Uncommon
Rarity
Reefs
Indian Ocean, Tropical Pacific
About
Overview
The Knotted Fan Coral (Melithaea ochracea) is a colonial soft coral characterized by its distinct, tree-like, fan-shaped structure. It is widely recognized for its jointed skeleton, which features visible swellings or "knots" at the branching points, giving the colony a unique, segmented appearance.
Distribution
Based on iNaturalist community observations