Anemone Coral [Goniopora pedunculata]
Description
Divers may spot this species as a colony with polyps that can appear on short stalks, creating a clustered, tufted look. When the polyps are extended, the coral resembles a field of small, living flowers across the reef. It’s especially rewarding to watch how the polyps respond to changes in current and light.
Where To See Anemone Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Daisy Coral
Goniopora
|