Crust Coral [Leptastrea bewickensis]
Description
This species is a low, encrusting coral that forms thin patches over hard surfaces, giving the reef a speckled, textured look. Divers commonly encounter it on walls or rocky bottoms, where its subtle growth can be easy to overlook at first glance but becomes fascinating up close.
Where To See Crust Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Leptastrea Corals (Small Massive Corals)
Leptastreidae
|
| Genus |
Crust Coral
Leptastrea
|