pillar coral (dendrogyra cylindrus) in Pillar corals inhabit shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea, particularly in areas with moderate water flow and ample sunlight.
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dendrogyra cylindrusESA Categories -reef corals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    pillar coral

  • Regions

    GuatemalaMexicoBarbados

  • Population

    Decreasing due to various threats

  • Habitat

    Pillar corals inhabit shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea, particularly in areas with moderate water flow and ample sunlight.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    Approximately 5 lbs. and 50-100 years

Regions

Guatemala, Mexico, Barbados, Colombia, Martinique, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Panama, Saint Lucia, Costa Rica, United States of America, United States, Venezuela, Saint Martin (French part), Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Bonaire, Curacao

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    • Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
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