MBI Species Classification Request

General

Name:

Chris VanGundy ( banggai )

Status:

Completed

Date:

02/20/2012

Classification Type:

New

Challenge

Species:

Euphyllia glabrescens

Suggested Class:

Common Name(s):

Torch coral

Species Synonyms:

Fish/Invert/Culture:

Spawn Mode:

Pelagic

Fish Base Link:

http://www.sealifebase.org/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=46649&genusname=Euphyllia&speciesname=glabrescens

Breeding Success:

False

Success References:

Journal:

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	http://www.sealifebase.org/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=46649&genusname=Euphyllia&speciesname=glabrescens http://www.nano-reef.com/corals/?coral=7

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mpedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
2/28/12 12:41 AM What research have you done into the actual reproduction of this species - we're looking for references that can back up why you believe this to be an invert of class C vs. a B, D etc..? What else have you found?

banggai
(Chris VanGundy)
2/29/12 09:44 PM I'm basing the classification request on the fact that my E. glabrescens recently spawned. I chose the class based on some of the other invertebrates I have seen on the site. I don't have any true research to back up the claim or class, except for pictures that I took.

mpedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
2/29/12 09:46 PM I'm certainly willing to accept personal observations, so my followup question would be - have you reared any offspring?

banggai
(Chris VanGundy)
3/3/12 10:16 AM Unfortunately no. The coral spawned about a week ago, and my fish ate all the eggs within about an hour. All I have is pictures of the spawn. I'm hoping it will spawn again though, so I can try to rear some.

mpedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
3/3/12 11:02 AM Have you done any other investigation into the reproduction or captive breedingof any Euphyllia?

banggai
(Chris VanGundy)
3/6/12 07:15 PM I have not. I know that they can spawn and reproduce sexually, but I have only witnessed it the once, and have not researched it much more than that.

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