Stylophora flabellata [Stylophora flabellata]
Description
This coral often grows as branching structures that can spread outward like a fan, creating an elegant, netted silhouette. Divers may find it in reef crevices or along slopes, where it catches light and provides a textured home for small reef dwellers.
Where To See Stylophora flabellata
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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