Pore Coral [Montipora foveolata]
Description
This species is famous for its pitted, pore-filled surface—almost like tiny dimples covering the coral. In clear water, divers can see how the texture changes with angle and light, making it a great subject for close-up reef photography.
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
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