Lace Coral (5”-7”) knobby The Finger Starfish is also

The Finger Starfish is also called Pencil Starfish

They follow strict regulations

and staghorn coral

spanning from a light green to deep purple but most often it is a mix of both with accents of white stripes

The Bahamas

Lace Coral (5”-7”) knobby The Finger Starfish is alsoThe Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 55 meters). They occur in groups under shaded ledges, caves, and overhangs where they avoid strong sunlight. The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey. They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters, but also to sting and deflect any