Murray Porites [Porites murrayensis]
Description
Murray Porites is a reef-building coral that often appears as thick, rounded or plate-like growths depending on local conditions. Divers may see it as a sturdy, knobbly structure that supports a living community—small crustaceans and fish often use the coral’s surface and edges for cover.
Where To See Murray Porites
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
|
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