Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Pacific Ocean/Hawaiian Islands.
Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow protected reef environments, especially in lagoons and generally seen at depths between 3 to 65 feet (1 - 20 m).
General Husbandry: Not collected the trade.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Subclass: Hexacorallia
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Poritidae
Genus: Porites
FYI: In the wild, forms massive upright columns and usually a mustard yellow or brown.
Shown here for identification only.
