Hump Coral [Porites mayeri]
Description
Divers often notice this coral as rounded, lumpy “humps” that rise from the seafloor like small domes. Its sturdy, bumpy surface can host tiny reef dwellers, and in clear water the coral’s texture stands out beautifully against sand or rubble.
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
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