Hedgehog Coral [Echinophyllia]
Description
Hedgehog Coral gets its name from the spiky, bumpy look of its surface, which can resemble a miniature hedgehog. Divers may see small, closely spaced openings where polyps extend, creating a textured pattern that stands out in reef scenery.
Species
Echinopora Coral
Echinophyllia aspera
Chalice Coral
Echinophyllia orpheensis
Echinophyllia bulbosa
Echinophyllia bulbosa
Echinophyllia costata
Echinophyllia costata
Flat Lettuce Coral
Echinophyllia echinoporoides
Echinophyllia galli
Echinophyllia galli
Echinophyllia glabra
Echinophyllia glabra
Echinophyllia hirsuta
Echinophyllia hirsuta
Flat Lettuce Coral
Echinophyllia patula
Echinophyllia pectinata
Echinophyllia pectinata
Echinophyllia tarae
Echinophyllia tarae
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
|
Statistics
- Species 11