Serpent Coral [Pachyseris rugosa]
Description
Pachyseris rugosa forms thick, winding ridges that give it a rugged, serpentine appearance. Underwater, divers may notice its bumpy texture and the way it creates small pockets and channels that shelter tiny reef life.
Where To See Serpent Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pachyseris & Similar Plate Corals
Pachyseridae
|
| Genus |
Leaf Coral
Pachyseris
|