Hump Coral [Porites exserta]
Description
Porites exserta is often seen as a compact, mound-forming coral with a distinctive look from certain angles. Divers may notice that the colony’s surface appears more “raised” or detailed than smoother corals, reflecting how its polyps sit on the skeleton. It’s a great species to observe for reef texture—its growth adds structure that small fish use as cover.
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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