Palythoa braunsi [Palythoa braunsi]
Description
Palythoa braunsi often appears as a low, spreading colony on reef rock, with a dense cover of small polyp openings. Divers may notice it in crevices or on surfaces that receive regular water flow, where it can efficiently feed. Up close, the colony’s textured surface and subtle coloration make it a memorable sight for macro-focused dives.
Where To See Palythoa braunsi
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Colonial Anemones
Zoantharia
|
| Family |
Sphenopidae & Sunburst Corals
Sphenopidae
|
| Genus |
Pavement Coral
Palythoa
|
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