Ricordea Yuma Orange

Ricordea

This is the only genus in the family Ricordeidae.

Common Species: R. yuma, R. florida

Premium Tri-Color Florida Ricordea Coral Ricordea corals may often be called simply by their species names, referred to as Floridas or Yumas. Ricordea spp. are noted for their pimply appearance, as they are covered with papillae and verrucae, sometimes of contrasting color. Compared with other corallimorphs, Ricordea corals tolerate brighter light and shallow reef systems. These can be blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink. The brighter colors are normally found in the more shallow waters. Darker colors are from deeper waters. The tentacles and polyps cannot retract, and the coral cannot move on the substrate once it is attached (compare to other motile corals that walk to new homes).