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Southern soft coral

Dendronephthya australis

Very small patch of Cauliflower Coral from a site not usually found. Hopefully it will grow into a larger colony.

Weight 0.100kg
Depth 20m
Dendronephthya australis

About this species

Large (2m high) soft corals, pinky mauve colour. Populations are known to occur in Pt Stephens estuary. Read more…

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