Cauliflower Coral [Pocillopora zelli]
Description
Pocillopora zelli typically appears as compact colonies with many short, finger-like branches packed closely together. Divers may notice how the colony’s texture creates a maze of hiding spots, making it a lively mini-habitat even when the surrounding reef looks calm.
Where To See Cauliflower Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Birdsnest Coral
Pocillopora
|
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