Hedgehog Coral [Echinopora fruticulosa]
Description
Echinopora fruticulosa grows in branching or clustered forms that can resemble a textured thicket rather than a single smooth mass. Divers may notice the coral’s uneven surface and the fine, living details that become more apparent when you hover and let your eyes adjust.
Where To See Hedgehog Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Hedgehog Coral
Echinopora
|
Have a photo of Hedgehog Coral?
Share your underwater photos with the diving community
Upload Photos