Astreopora scabra [Astreopora scabra]
Description
Astreopora scabra is often recognized by its rougher, more textured surface compared with some other star-shaped corals. Divers may find it growing as small colonies on reef slopes or near rocky outcrops, where it can receive enough light and water movement. Up close, the coral’s uneven texture and tiny surface details make it stand out.
Where To See Astreopora scabra
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Moon Coral
Astreopora
|
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