Tubipora musica forms colonies 10 to 50 cm. Spectacular red-orange to scarlet skeleton of parallel tubes connected by horizontal platforms, recalling organ pipes (hence musica). Surface covered with green polyps bearing white tentacles when extended (hiding the colored skeleton). Soft coral despite its calcareous skeleton. Shallow Indo-Pacific. IUCN Near Threatened. Never break a fragment for a souvenir.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Organ pipe coral?
Organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica) reaches 10–50 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Organ pipe coral?
Organ pipe coral is found between 1–20 m deep.
Is the Organ pipe coral dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Organ pipe coral?