Lobophytum [Lobophytum]

Description

Lobophytum is a genus of soft corals known for their leather-like colonies that often spread out in a lobed fashion, similar to the look of a leafy vegetable. These corals are prevalent in Indo-Pacific reefs and are an important part of the coral reef ecosystem. They exhibit a variety of forms and colors, including brown, green, and yellow. Lobophytum species are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in a range of environmental conditions.

Species
Finger Leather Coral
Finger Leather Coral [Lobophytum digitatum]
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Devil's Hand Coral
Devil's Hand Coral [Lobophytum pauciflorum]
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Lace Coral
Lace Coral [Lobophytum crassum]
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Encrusting Leather Coral
Encrusting Leather Coral [Lobophytum compactum]
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Toadstool Coral
Toadstool Coral [Lobophytum chevalieri]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
Family Alcyoniidae
Alcyoniidae
Statistics
  • Species 5