Montipora ehrenbergii [Montipora ehrenbergii]
Description
Montipora ehrenbergii is commonly seen as an encrusting or mound-forming coral that can blend into the reef until you get close. Divers are drawn to its smooth-to-textured surface and the way it can form neat, compact growth patterns in sheltered areas.
Where To See Montipora ehrenbergii
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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