Hump Coral [Porites compressa]
Description
Porites compressa forms rounded, lumpy mounds that can look like underwater “humps” or pillows. Divers often notice its sturdy, bumpy texture and the way it grows in thick, compact colonies that shelter small reef fish and invertebrates.
Where To See Hump 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 |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
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