Hump Coral [Porites napopora]
Description
This species forms compact, dome-like humps that create a textured microhabitat for reef life. Underwater, the coral’s surface can look like a mosaic of small bumps, and you may see small fish and invertebrates using the crevices for shelter.
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
|