Lace Coral
Scientific name: Pocillopora damicornis
Marine invertebrates
Can cause injury
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Can cause injury
Mild discomfort
Like any stony coral, its sharp branches cause cuts and scrapes that sting, heal slowly, and get infected easily; contact can also mildly irritate the skin. Wash the wound well with soap and water, disinfect it, and see a doctor if it turns red, oozes, or will not heal.
Seen here
Somebody photographed it here and the identification passed community review.
10 verified records
Sightings whose identification was reviewed by the iNaturalist community.
When it is seen
Recorded at this time of year