Hammer & Frogspawn Corals (Euphylliidae) [Euphylliidae]

Description

Euphylliid corals are standout reef builders with large, flowing tentacles that can look like hammers or swollen “spawn” clusters. Divers frequently watch them extend tentacles to catch food, then relax them back when conditions change.

Genera

Anchor Coral

Euphyllia

Brain Coral

Gyrosmilia

Taxonomy