Indo-Pacific
The heart of marine biodiversity — the Coral Triangle, Great Barrier Reef, and surrounding seas hold more reef species than anywhere else on Earth.
684 species · coral
Sub-regions
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum pauciflorum
A hardy soft coral that asks for little and rewards with flowing, organic movement.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum planum
A beginner-friendly soft coral native to New Caledonia's tropical reefs.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum proprium
A New Caledonian soft coral well-suited to reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum pygmapedium
A hardy Pacific soft coral that asks for little and grows reliably.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum rigidum
A hardy soft coral from the Pacific that earns its place on any beginner reef.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum schoedei
A soft coral from New Caledonia suited to reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum solidum
A hardy soft coral from New Caledonia, well-suited to reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum strictum
A hardy soft coral from Indian Ocean reefs, forgiving enough for new reefers.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum tecticum
A hardy soft coral from the Indian Ocean, well-suited to beginner reef tanks.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum variatum
A New Caledonian soft coral that's surprisingly forgiving for reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralLobophytum verrucosum
A hardy soft coral from the Pacific that rewards hands-off keeping.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton aalbersbergi
A hardy Fijian leather coral that earns its place on any beginner reef.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton acutum
A New Caledonian soft coral well-suited to beginner reef tanks.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton alexanderi
A fleshy Fijian leather coral that forgives beginner mistakes and grows steadily.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton birkelandi
A hardy Pacific leather coral that forgives beginner mistakes and grows readily.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton buitendijki
A beginner-friendly leather coral from subtropical Pacific reefs.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton cherbonnieri
A robust leather coral from Japanese waters, forgiving enough for new reefers.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton cinereum
A tough, leathery soft coral from Japanese waters that forgives beginner mistakes.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton cornispiculatum
A hardy leather coral from Madagascar that rewards patient, consistent care.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton crassocaule
A beginner-friendly leather coral from subtropical Pacific reefs
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton crassum
A hardy New Caledonian leather coral well-suited to reef beginners.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton flexuosum
A hardy South African leather coral that asks for very little and grows reliably.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton furcatum
A forgiving leather coral that rewards beginners with dramatic, flowing polyp displays.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton glaucum
A hardy leather coral that tolerates beginner mistakes and anchors any reef layout.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton latum
A beginner-friendly leather coral native to New Caledonian reefs.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton mililatensis
A hardy leather coral from the Indo-Pacific, forgiving enough for new reef keepers.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton minusculum
A compact leather coral with a wide range and beginner-friendly needs.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton portentosum
A rare New Caledonian leather coral suited to beginners despite its obscurity.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton serenei
A hardy leather coral from Indian Ocean reefs, forgiving enough for new reefers.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton skeltoni
A hardy Fijian leather coral that forgives beginner mistakes and grows steadily.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton soapiae
A hardy Fijian leather coral that earns its place on any reef shelf.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton spinospiculatum
A hardy leather coral from Indian Ocean reefs, surprisingly forgiving in captivity.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton stolidotum
A hardy leather coral from Madagascar that earns its keep in any reef.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton tenuispiculatum
A beginner-friendly soft coral from the Western Pacific with subtle, natural appeal.
Leather Coral
CoralSarcophyton turschi
A hardy leather coral from the Seychelles, forgiving enough for new reef keepers.
Leather Coral
CoralSinularia brassica
A beginner-friendly soft coral with bold, cauliflower-like lobes from the Western Pacific.