Lesser Valley Coral [Platygyra yaeyamaensis]
Description
This coral typically grows as a compact patch with shallow, winding valleys across its surface. Divers commonly notice it by its repeating ridges and grooves, which add depth and contrast to the reefscape as you pass overhead.
Where To See Lesser 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
Platygyra
|
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