Chalice Corals [Echinophyllia]

Chalice Corals
Description

Echinophyllia is a genus of stony corals in the family Pectiniidae, commonly known as chalice corals. These corals are characterized by their plating and encrusting growth forms, and they often exhibit bright and varied colors. Chalice corals are popular in the aquarium trade for their aesthetic appeal. They inhabit reef environments and typically require moderate to high light levels with moderate water flow in their natural habitats.

Species
Elegance Coral
Elegance Coral [Catalaphyllia jardinei]
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Fox Coral
Fox Coral [Nemenzophyllia turbida]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Family Pectiniidae
Pectiniidae
Statistics
  • Species 2