Leaf Coral [Pavona maldivensis]
Description
Divers often spot this leaf coral as thin, plate-like fronds that form small, textured patches on reef rock. In clear water, its delicate surfaces can catch the light, showing subtle color variations that make it look almost like living stained glass.
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
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