Pore Coral [Montipora floweri]
Description
Montipora floweri typically forms compact, plate-like or encrusting patches that catch the light with a subtle, bumpy texture. Divers may notice the characteristic pore-like pattern on the coral’s surface, giving it a peppered, architectural look on the reef.
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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