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Rough Cactus Coral

Rough Cactus Coral - Mycetophyllia ferox - Key Largo, Florida

Location: Key Largo, Florida

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Rough Cactus Coral

Scientific Name: Mycetophyllia ferox

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Faviidae

Subfamily: Mussinae

Category: Stony Corals

Size: 1 to 2 ft. (30 to 60 cm)

Depth: 2-120 ft. (1-37 m)

Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida

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