Leptastrea gibbosa [Leptastrea gibbosa]
Description
Leptastrea gibbosa grows as a crust but stands out for its raised, mound-like surface texture. Divers can often spot it by the way the colony forms a thin base with small, rounded projections that create a bumpy landscape. In clear water, the texture becomes especially noticeable as sunlight grazes across the reef.
Where To See Leptastrea gibbosa
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Leptastrea Corals (Small Massive Corals)
Leptastreidae
|
| Genus |
Crust Coral
Leptastrea
|
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