Pore Coral [Montipora circumvallata]
Description
Montipora circumvallata forms thick, rounded or plate-like growths that can look like they’re dotted with small pores. Divers may notice how the coral’s surface texture changes with angle and current, giving it a subtle shimmer and a sculpted, architectural feel.
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
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