Leaf Coral [Pachyseris]
Description
Pachyseris leaf corals spread out in thick, leaf-like plates with a textured surface. Divers may see them tucked into reef slopes, where their broad shapes and subtle ridges make them stand out among branching and encrusting corals.
Species
Elephant Skin Coral
Pachyseris speciosa
Serpent Coral
Pachyseris foliosa
Serpent Coral
Pachyseris gemmae
Serpent Coral
Pachyseris inattesa
Serpent Coral
Pachyseris involuta
Serpent Coral
Pachyseris rugosa
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pachyseris & Similar Plate Corals
Pachyseridae
|
Statistics
- Species 6