Clubtip Finger Coral

Clubtip Finger Coral, ID Not Sure

ID Not Sure: The identification is a best guess but lacks enough confidence or supporting evidence.

In this photo, the coral’s polyps are contracted, which makes it hard to identify.

Name:	Clubtip Finger Coral
Scientific Name:	Porites porites
Family:	Hard Corals
Taxonomic:	Poritidae
ID Group:	Corals, Algae
Size:	1 - 4 ft.
Depth Range:	Various depths (0 – 130 ft.)
Sightings:	Seen often
Similar Species:	Branched Finger Coral, Thin Finger Coral

Clubtip Finger Coral has thick, stubby branches that end in rounded or swollen tips. When its polyps are open, they give the coral a fuzzy look. The color varies from beige, tan, or gray to yellow-brown or even lavender.