Hump Coral [Porites farasani]
Description
Porites farasani forms rounded, boulder-like or hummocky colonies that help build the reef’s three-dimensional complexity. Divers can spot it as a sturdy patch of coral that often hosts tiny reef life along its edges and between surface textures. In clear water, its color and surface pattern stand out nicely against sand or rock, making it a rewarding find on a reef dive.
Where To See Hump Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
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