Anemone Coral [Goniopora pearsoni]
Description
Divers may spot Goniopora pearsoni as a compact colony with many evenly spaced polyps that give it a “fuzzy” or feathery look. In the right conditions, the polyps extend prominently, making the coral stand out against rock or reef rubble.
Where To See Anemone Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Daisy Coral
Goniopora
|