Discus Coral [Zoopilus echinatus]
Description
This coral typically forms a flat, disc-like shape with a textured surface that can resemble a rough plate. Underwater, it’s a great example of how corals can be both subtle and distinctive—divers may spot it by its broad, low profile and the way it provides microhabitats for small invertebrates.
Where To See Discus Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Mushroom Corals
Fungiidae
|
| Genus |
Plate Coral
Zoopilus
|