Pavona maldivensis

(Gardiner, 1905)

Pavona Maldives

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow reef environments experiencing wave action and usually seen at depths between 3 - 50 feet (1 - 15 m).

General Husbandry: See Pavona cactus for suggested aquarium husbandry.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Agariciidae

Genus: Pavona

FYI: Maricultured specimens available.

Has an encrusting base that forms upward facing columns.