Sarcophyton is a genus of corals in the family Alcyoniidae that are commonly kept in reef aquaria.

Sarcophyton produces the toxic terpene macrolide sarcophytoxide which serves as an antifeedant and also provides advantage in competition with other corals as it reduces photosynthesis of the coral Acropora formosa.

However, snail Ovula ovum eats Sarcophyton, probably detoxifying sarcophytoxide in the intestines.

[1] The following species currently are classified in the genus Sarcophyton:[2]

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