The Cushion Star (Oreaster reticulatus) is a species of starfish found in the tropical western Atlantic, also sometimes called the Red Cushion Sea Star or the West Indian Sea Star. It gets its name from its inflated cushion-like … Continue reading.....
The Sculptured Slipper Lobster (Parribacus antarcticus) is a very reclusive creature, living deep in the reef structure during the day, and only coming out into the open to forage for food at night. It doesn’t have any claws … Continue reading.....
It has to be said, the Queen Triggerfish is a very cool looking creature, with wonderful coloured stripes across its face, mottled body, and vibrant fins. Triggerfish are known locally in the Caribbean as Leatherjackets due to their thick skin, … Continue reading.....
Belonging to the phylum Cnidarian (Cnidarian synopsis here), Smooth Flower Coral (Eusmilia fastigiate) is a colonial species – as are most species within the Subclass Hexacorallia; Order Scleractina – that has exceptionally large polyps as far as … Continue reading.....
Orange Cup Coral (Tubastraea coccinea) has an interesting story to tell. It is a member of phylum Cnidarian, and more specifically the class ‘anthozoa’, the class of marine invertebrates that contains the famous reef building corals. Alas, Orange … Continue reading.....
