Pavona decussata

(Dana, 1846)

Lettuce Coral, Leaf Coral, Frilly Coral

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Natural Environment: Inhabits most reef environments and usually seen at depths between 10 - 50 feet (3 - 15 m).

General Husbandry: See Pavona cactus for suggested aquarium husbandry.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Agariciidae

Genus: Pavona

FYI: Maricultured specimens available.