Lesser Knob Coral [Cyphastrea japonica]
Description
Cyphastrea japonica is commonly encountered as low, rounded knobs or compact mats that blend into reef rock. Divers can appreciate its close-up character: the colony’s surface texture and corallite pattern make it stand out when you get within a few feet. It’s a small-scale reef builder that contributes to the complex habitat divers love to explore.
Where To See Lesser Knob Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Knob Coral
Cyphastrea
|
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