831 species

Porites annae

Crossland, 1952

Porites

Link, 1807

Characters: Colonies have nodular anastomosing branches or columns with encrusting or laminar bases. In turbid water colonies are predominantly laminar.

Colour: Pale or dark green, yellow, purple or brown.

Similar Species: Porites cocosensis. See also P. lichen, which is best distinguished by its different growth-forms and larger corallites, although the size range overlaps. Corallites are closest to P. vaughani.

Habitat: May form single species stands on sloping reef faces in clear or turbid water.

Abundance: Common.

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