Coral Specimen. Allopora californica, Tubastraea micranthus. Catalina Island, Solomon Islands

Measures 10in - Sold for $600

Note : A coral specimen Allopora californica, also known as Purple Hydrocoral, is found in deep water off the coast of California. The present specimen is near the maximum size for an intact colony. A Spondylus oyster is attached near the base. This coral has been banned from harvest for many years and any available specimens are from old collections.  (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)