Perrier's Coral [Paramontastraea perrieri]
Description
Perrier's Coral is a species of stony coral found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically in the waters of Indonesia and the Philippines. It forms large, dome-shaped colonies and is known for its polyp tentacles that extend during the day. This species prefers shallow water environments, usually at depths less than 20 meters. The color varies from yellow to brown, depending on the number of zooxanthellae, a type of algae living symbiotically within the coral.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
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| Genus |
Paramontastraea
Paramontastraea
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