A large marine cnidarian species found in Caribbean coral reef ecosystems, characterized by its vibrant colors and significant ecological role as a symbiotic organism.
Tropical and subtropical marine environments, typically inhabiting coral reefs and rocky substrates in depths ranging from 1-30 meters, predominantly in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
Critical symbiotic organism providing habitat and protection for various marine species, including certain species of clownfish, and contributing to reef ecosystem biodiversity and structural complexity