Intermediate Valley Coral [Oulophyllia crispa]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as a branching, valley-like structure with a gently rippled surface. Its texture and shape can look like a series of shallow grooves, creating small hiding spots for tiny reef creatures. In good light, the coral’s form stands out against the surrounding rock or reef framework.
Where To See Intermediate Valley Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Brain Coral
Oulophyllia
|
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