Stylophora ehrenbergi [Stylophora ehrenbergi]
Description
Divers commonly encounter this coral as a branching species with thick, rounded branchlets that can look like a coral “hedge.” Depending on light and water conditions, its color and the fine surface detail of the branches can be striking, especially when it’s partially extended.
Where To See Stylophora ehrenbergi
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Birdnest Coral
Stylophora
|
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