Pore Coral [Montipora gaimardi]
Description
Montipora gaimardi typically grows in rounded or plate-like forms with a distinctive porous surface. Divers see it as a living “texture patch,” where countless small pores break up the light and give the colony a soft, sculpted appearance. Depending on the site, it can range in color from muted browns to brighter tones, making it stand out against sand or rock.
Where To See Pore Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
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| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
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