831 species

Goniopora polyformis

(Zou, 1980)

Goniopora

de Blainville, 1830

Characters: Colonies are encrusting with contorted upgrowths. Corallites are irregular in shape and have thin walls. Septa are numerous and even.

Colour: Brown or grey, usually with white oral cones.

Similar Species: Goniopora fruticosa, which has smaller corallites and a distinctive colouration.

Habitat: Shallow reef environments.

Abundance: Rare.

Taxonomic References: Zou (1980a); Veron (2000a);

Identification Guides: Nishihira and Veron (1995);

COTW History since Veron (2000a)
  • Family: All families are currently under review
  • Genus/species: No change