Lesser Valley Coral [Platygyra verweyi]
Description
Often seen as a small, sturdy colony, this coral displays broad valleys separated by thicker ridges. When the water is clear, divers can watch the pattern stand out in the light, making it a satisfying reef “texture” to photograph.
Where To See Lesser Valley Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Brain Coral
Platygyra
|
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