Alaska Stony Coral [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) alaskensis]
Description
Divers may spot this stony coral as a low, sturdy colony with small, tightly packed corallites. In clear water it can look like a textured patchwork on rocky bottoms, often with subtle color tones that stand out against the substrate.
Where To See Alaska Stony Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cupcorals
Caryophyllia
|
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