Mummy Eye
A variant of Chalice coral (Echinophyllia sp.)
Representative Chalice coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A classic mustard-green to olive plating body punctuated by pinkish-orange to red mouths (the "eyes"), giving a reverse-watermelon look. One of the oldest and most beloved chalice strains in the hobby.
📜 Backstory
Widely credited to Isaac Seidel as the 'Oregon Mummy Eye,' later shortened to simply 'Mummy Eye.' A separate Tyree-line 'Mummy Eye' also circulates. It has spread far and wide and is sold today by major vendors including World Wide Corals and ORA. A hardy, fast-growing classic strain of Echinophyllia; its coloration is famously dynamic and can shift over time.
Keeper tips for this variant
Place low-to-mid in the rockwork under moderate light (roughly 50-150 PAR) and gentle flow; it colors up best and encrusts readily without bleaching at lower PAR.