Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Strawberry false coral
Size:
Strawberry false coral can grow to have a diameter of up to 0.6 inches (1.5 centimeters).
Diet:
Strawberry false corals use their arms to catch prey like fish larvae, brine shrimp and other small crustaceans.
Range & Habitat:
Found under rocky ledges, kelp forests and concrete pilings, strawberry false coral can be found off of the Pacific Coast of North America.
Details:
Strawberry false coral is red, pink in color with densely packed white/clear tentacles capped with white heads. Unlike real corals, this species has no hard skeleton.