Hump Coral [Porites annae]
Description
Porites annae forms rounded, bumpy mounds that can look like small hills on the reef. Underwater, divers may spot subtle color variations across the colony, and the surface texture becomes more apparent as light catches the coral’s small growth ridges.
Where To See Hump Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
|