Lettuce & Lace Corals (Agariciidae) [Agariciidae]

Description

Agariciid corals often appear as thin, sheet-like or branching “lace” structures that resemble delicate reef fabric. Divers may notice their surface texture and small openings where polyps extend, creating a subtle, shimmering look in the light.

Genera

Leaf Coral

Agaricia

Favites

Gardineroseris

Leaf Coral

Leptoseris

Cactus Coral

Pavona

Taxonomy