Palythoa congoensis [Palythoa congoensis]
Description
Divers often notice this species as a low, encrusting patch on rocks or reef surfaces. It can look like a rough, textured mat with small openings where the polyps extend, giving it a subtly “peppered” appearance. At close range, you may spot tiny tentacles when the polyps are active.
Where To See Palythoa congoensis
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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