Balanophyllia kalakauai [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) kalakauai]
Description
This coral is typically found as a small, attached growth on hard bottom, where it can blend in with the surrounding rock. Up close, divers may notice a distinct coral texture and a compact shape that makes it stand out from bare substrate. It’s a satisfying find for photographers and “rock-watchers,” rewarding patience and close inspection.
Where To See Balanophyllia kalakauai
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Balanophyllia
|
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