Serpent Coral [Pachyseris foliosa]
Description
Serpent Coral forms broad, plate-like colonies with a maze of ridges that can look subtly “serpentine” in shape. Divers often spot it in reef crevices or on sloping bottoms, where its textured surface catches light and creates a living, sculpted backdrop. At night or in low light, its polyps may extend slightly, adding a delicate, shimmering detail to the reef.
Where To See Serpent Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Pachyseris & Similar Plate Corals
Pachyseridae
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| Genus |
Leaf Coral
Pachyseris
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