Palifera cup coral [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) palifera]
Description
Divers may encounter this species as small, cup-shaped colonies that sit firmly on hard bottoms, often in sheltered reef zones. The coral’s form can look like a cluster of tiny bowls, with the interior opening drawing the eye. It’s a subtle but charming sight—especially when you pause to scan for small, cryptic life on the reef.
Where To See Palifera cup coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Balanophyllia
|
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