Pore Coral [Montipora flabellata]
Description
This species often grows in fan-like or plate formations, creating striking, layered shapes on the reef. Divers may spot its porous surface and delicate edges, especially when the coral is lit from the side by sunbeams.
Where To See Pore Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
|