Fox Coral [Nemenzophyllia turbida]
Description
Fox Coral is another large-polyp stony coral species that often resembles a chalice coral. It is also known as Bubble Coral or Jasmine Coral. It is widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the waters of the Red Sea and South Africa. Fox Coral is commonly found in lagoon environments and prefers to live in shaded areas, such as under overhangs and in crevices.
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 |
Pectiniidae
Pectiniidae
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| Genus |
Chalice Corals
Echinophyllia
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