831 species

Porites arnaudi

Reyes-Bonilla and Carricart-Ganivet, 2000

Porites

Link, 1807

Characters: Colonies are flat plates which may be arranged as tiers or whorls. Corallites are compact and deeply excavated.

Colour: Pale brown or greenish-grey, usually with pale margins to plates.

Similar Species: None. Corallites are similar to those of Porites lobata.

Habitat: Upper reef slopes or rocky foreshores exposed to strong wave action.

Abundance: Common.

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