Pore Coral [Montipora echinata]
Description
Montipora echinata is a striking pore coral that can form rounded, bumpy mounds or low, knobby growth. Up close, divers see a dense field of tiny pores covering the surface, giving it a pebbled look. It’s a great coral to photograph because its texture and light-catching colors stand out against flatter reef backgrounds.
Where To See Pore Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
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