Hedgehog Coral [Echinopora lamellosa]
Description
This species forms a textured growth with pronounced, plate-like ridges that can resemble layered armor. Divers typically see it as a compact colony that grows outward, creating a rough, patterned surface. In good light, the ridges and valleys add depth, making it a favorite subject for underwater photography.
Where To See Hedgehog Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Hedgehog Coral
Echinopora
|
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