Leaf Coral [Pavona chiriquiensis]
Description
Divers often spot this leaf coral as thin, overlapping plates that form a delicate, lacy look on the reef. In clear water, its surface texture and subtle color tones can stand out as it grows in broad, sheet-like patches.
Where To See Leaf Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lettuce & Lace Corals (Agariciidae)
Agariciidae
|
| Genus |
Cactus Coral
Pavona
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