Crust Coral [Leptastrea bottae]
Description
Leptastrea bottae is another encrusting coral, often forming small colonies that cling tightly to rock. On a dive, it can appear as a compact, crusty layer that adds complexity to the reef’s surface—perfect for spotting when you’re scanning for small details and microhabitats.
Where To See Crust Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Leptastrea Corals (Small Massive Corals)
Leptastreidae
|
| Genus |
Crust Coral
Leptastrea
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