Lesser Knob Coral [Cyphastrea microphthalma]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as small, knobby mounds with a tight, bumpy surface. Depending on the light and water clarity, the polyps can look subtly patterned, giving the colony a textured, “grainy” look. It’s a great species to slow down for—up close, the fine details of the colony become much more obvious.
Where To See Lesser Knob Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Knob Coral
Cyphastrea
|
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