Black Cup Coral (15”x14”x8”) frog or Cypraecassis rufa

or Cypraecassis rufa

There are only two species likely to be seen while scuba diving in Hawaii

They are famously known for being able to eat the venomous Crown-of-Thorns Starfish

This species is found off the southern African coast from northern KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique

Black Cup Coral (15”x14”x8”) frog or Cypraecassis rufaCup corals are non reef building species that inhabit shaded vertical surface and caverns down to great depths. There are only two species likely to be seen while scuba diving in Hawaii. They rely upon capturing zooplankton as food and extend beautiful translucent tentacles at night. Cup corals are also found in very cold water throughout the world. Coral is a wonderful accent piece for your beach or vacation home but is just a stunning in more