Lobophyllid & Brain Corals [Lobophylliidae]

Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Description

Divers often spot these corals as thick, bumpy mounds with flowing, brain-like ridges. Many species have bold colors—greens, browns, and reds—and their fleshy texture makes them stand out on reef slopes.

Genera
Artichoke Coral
Artichoke Coral

Acanthastrea

Button Coral
Button Coral

Cynarina

Hedgehog Coral
Hedgehog Coral

Echinophyllia

Carpet Brain Coral
Carpet Brain Coral

Lobophyllia

Taxonomy
Phylum Cnidarians
Cnidaria
Class Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
Order Hard Corals
Scleractinia
Statistics
  • Genera 4