Closed Brain Coral [Goniastrea]
Description
Goniastrea looks like a compact “brain” coral made of tightly packed, maze-like valleys. Up close, divers often notice the subtle texture and the way the surface channels create a dimpled, folded pattern. At night or in low light, it can appear more vivid as polyps extend.
Species
Edwardsi Coral
Goniastrea edwardsi
Pectinata Coral
Goniastrea pectinata
Goniastrea columella
Goniastrea columella
Lesser Star Coral
Goniastrea favulus
Lesser Star Coral
Goniastrea minuta
Lesser Star Coral
Goniastrea ramosa
Lesser Star Coral
Goniastrea retiformis
Lesser Star Coral
Goniastrea stelligera
Lesser Star Coral
Goniastrea thecata
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
Statistics
- Species 9