Yellow Wall Coral [Placopegma flavum]
Description
The Yellow Wall Coral is a species of marine coral endemic to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It prefers shallow, tropical reefs and can be found at depths of up to 30 meters. This species is characterized by its yellow to green coloration and thin, flat, leaf-like colonies.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
|
| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
|
| Family |
Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
|
| Genus |
Placopegma
Placopegma
|