Peacock Fan Coral [Flabellum (Flabellum) pavoninum]
Description
This Flabellum species is known for its striking, peacock-like coloration—often with vivid tones that stand out against the reef. Underwater, divers may see it as a low, plate-like fan with fine surface detail, sometimes hosting small reef life in the surrounding microhabitats.
Where To See Peacock Fan Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Fan & Scallop Corals (Flabellidae)
Flabellidae
|
| Genus |
Fan Corals
Flabellum
|
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