Symphillia coral

Symphillia sp.

Taksonomi

Kingdom: Animalia 

Phylum: Cnidaria 

Class: Hexacorallia 

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Lobophyllidae

Genus: Lobophyllia

Habitat & Distribution :  Indo-Pacific Ocean

Diet : Photosynthesis from zooxanthellae

Size: Colonies : 15-20 cm

Lifespan: 10 - 40 years

Description

Often confused with Lobophyllia, Symphillia has a fused polyp wall

Reproduction

They are mainly asexual and reproduce by budding but are also able to reproduce sexually

Communication & Perception

Like most corals, they communicate using chemical cues

Predators

Angelfish, butterfly fish, sea snails, sea stars