Plate Coral [Acropora clathrata]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as broad, plate-like branches that form a striking, layered look on the reef. In clear water, its pale to bright tones can shimmer as waves and currents gently move the polyps. It’s a great species to photograph because the plate structure creates strong texture and depth.
Where To See Plate Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Antler Coral
Acropora
|