False Flower Coral [Anacropora matthaii]
Description
This coral typically forms delicate, branching clumps that resemble small flowers from a distance. Up close, divers can see the fine structure of the branches and the way polyps add subtle texture to the colony. It’s a great “find” for reef explorers because it often blends into the reef while still showing a distinct, branching silhouette.
Where To See False Flower Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Staghorn Coral
Anacropora
|
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