Leaf Coral [Pavona bipartita]
Description
Leaf coral forms thin, plate-like lobes that can resemble overlapping leaves, creating a gentle, branching silhouette. Divers commonly see it in reef areas where it contributes to the coral’s layered look, and its surface can host small invertebrates that take advantage of the sheltered spaces.
Where To See Leaf Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lettuce & Lace Corals (Agariciidae)
Agariciidae
|
| Genus |
Cactus Coral
Pavona
|