Specimen Information

Tubastraea coccinea
Tubastraea coccinea
(orange cup coral)
Coelenterates-Anthozoan
Exotic

Specimen ID241112
GroupCoelenterates-Anthozoan
GenusTubastraea
Speciescoccinea
Common Nameorange cup coral
StatePR
CountyAguadilla
LocalityCaribbean Sea/Atlantic Ocean at Desecheo Marine Reserve {Desecheo Island located 15 miles west of the main island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePuerto Rican Western Islands
HUC8 Number21010007
HUC10 NameIsla Desecheo
HUC10 Number2101000702
HUC12 NameIsla Desecheo
HUC12 Number210100070200
Map
Collection Month10
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsAbundant
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [7/8/2026].

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