Net Coral [Alveopora viridis]
Description
Divers often notice this coral’s distinctive, net-like texture and vivid green tones. It grows in low mounds or branching forms, creating a lacy look that stands out against sandy or rocky bottoms. In clear water, its surface can shimmer as light filters through the coral’s intricate structure.
Where To See Net Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Daisy Coral
Alveopora
|