Antler Coral [Australogyra]

Antler Coral
Description

Australogyra grows in branching, antler-like shapes that rise from the reef like delicate underwater sculptures. Divers may notice its branches catching current, with small polyps adding subtle texture along the tips and sides.

Species
Australogyra zelli

Australogyra zelli

Taxonomy
Phylum Cnidarians
Cnidaria
Class Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
Order Hard Corals
Scleractinia
Family Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
Statistics
  • Species 1