Hedgehog Coral [Echinopora pacifica]
Description
Echinopora pacifica is a reef-building coral that divers recognize by its sturdy, knobby growth and spiny, hedgehog-like surface texture. It often grows in colonies that can range from compact to more spread out, depending on local conditions. With gentle current, the colony’s intricate surface can appear especially vivid and detailed against the surrounding reef.
Where To See Hedgehog Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Hedgehog Coral
Echinopora
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