Hump Coral [Porites aranetai]
Description
This hump-forming Porites grows into dome-like shapes that stand out from flatter reef patches. Divers commonly see a dense, pebbly surface, and in good conditions the colony’s color and texture can shift with changing light and water movement.
Where To See Hump Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
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