Specimen Information

Xenia umbellata
Xenia umbellata
(white pulse coral)
Coelenterates-Anthozoan
Exotic

Specimen ID1873884
GroupCoelenterates-Anthozoan
GenusXenia
Speciesumbellata
Common Namewhite pulse coral
StatePR
CountyLajas
LocalityCaribbean Sea, approx. 5.7 km south of Cayo El Turrumoto
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameGreater Antilles
HUC8 Number32006500
Map
Collection Day18
Collection Month9
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | shipping
CommentsThe patch is at 70 to 80 feet and is estimated to measure 176 squared meters. Eradication began with cement but could not be completed due to lack of funds
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierPuerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected10000000


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