Balanophyllia elegans  (Orange Cup Coral)

Photo of Balanophyllia elegans by <a href="http://www.seastarsofthepacificnorthwest.info/">Neil McDaniel</a>

© Neil McDaniel (Photo ID #15710)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Enterprise Reef, Gulf Islands
Photographer Neil McDaniel
Habitat subtidal, boulders/bedrock
Photo Date
Upload Date January 05, 2012
Elevation (m) -10
Latitude 48.8447189331055
Longitude -123.347801208496
Photo ID # 15710
Comments The range Cup Coral reaches 3 cm in diameter. It is abundant in current-swept passages such as Porlier Pass, Active Pass, Discovery Pass and Gabriola Pass.