Pachyseris speciosa

(Dana, 1846)

Groove Coral, Phonograph Record Coral

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Natural Environment: Inhabits lower reef slopes and usually seen at depths between 15 - 85 feet (5 - 25 m).

General Husbandry: Occasionally seen in the trade.

See Pachyseris rugosa for suggested aquarium husbandry.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Agariciidae

Genus: Pachyseris

FYI: Maricultured specimens available.