Joker's Boomerang Coral [Polyphyllia talpina]
Description
This species is known for its distinctive, boomerang-like corallite patterns that give it a sculpted, almost architectural look. Divers may notice it perched on reef slopes or near rocky substrates, where its shape stands out from smoother surrounding corals. Like many stony corals, it relies on clear water and light to thrive, and it can host tiny organisms in the nooks and crannies.
Where To See Joker's Boomerang Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Mushroom Corals
Fungiidae
|
| Genus |
Mole Coral
Polyphyllia
|
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