Hump Coral
Porites decasepta
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 4–7 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A reef dwelling stony coral that builds low mounds on hard bottoms, found in shallow water around four to seven metres. It is harmless, and so little has been recorded about it that the IUCN lists it as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Poritidae › Porites
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288895.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hump Coral live?
- The Hump Coral (Porites decasepta) is typically found at 4–7 m.
- Is the Hump Coral dangerous to divers?
- The Hump Coral is harmless to divers.