Organ pipe corals are restricted to shallow waters, and tend to live in sheltered areas where they eat plankton. Furthermore, it is usually found in habitats ranging from 2 to 20 m in depth. Notably, they have been found domi… See more

Organ pipe corals contain polyps that only live in the tops of the colony's tubes. These polyps contain zooxanthellae, which are a symbiotic type of phytoplankton that provide energy for the coral. Furthermore, the polyps als… See more

Organ pipe coral is listed as a near threatened species, with over 50% of the population being lost in the past 10 years. It has become popular with dealers, hobbyists, the medical community, and tourists ove… See more