Leptoria phrygia

(Ellis & Solander, 1786)

Brain Coral, Closed Brain Coral, Maze Coral, Labyrinth Coral

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Natural Environment: Inhabits a wide range of clear water environments only and usually seen at depths between 10 to 50 feet (3 - 15 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Faviidae

Genus: Leptoria

FYI: In the wild, form massive, submassive or ridged colonies and usually cream, brown or green with walls and valleys contrasting colors.

Shown here for identification only.