Pore Coral [Montipora calcarea]
Description
Montipora calcarea typically grows in delicate, plate-like or mound-forming patches that can look almost lacey from a distance. Divers may notice its porous surface and subtle color tones, which can shift with depth and current.
Where To See Pore Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
|