Fontinalis Caryophyllia [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) fontinalis]
Description
Fontinalis Caryophyllia can look like a modest patch of stony coral with tightly packed polyps that create a distinct, bumpy texture. Divers may see it partially shaded under ledges or in calmer current zones, where it remains stable on the substrate. It’s a subtle but beautiful find—one of those corals that makes the seafloor feel alive even when it’s not flashy.
Where To See Fontinalis Caryophyllia
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cupcorals
Caryophyllia
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