Knobby Brain Coral
Knobby Brain Coral Detail
A Swollenclaw Mantis inhabits this Knobby Brain Coral.
| Name: | Knobby Brain Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Pseudodiploria clivosa |
| Family: | Stony Corals |
| Taxonomic: | Mussidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | 0.5 - 4 ft. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
| Similar Species: | Symmetrical Brain Coral |
The Knobby Brain Coral forms rounded domes or flat, spreading shapes that attach to hard surfaces. The surface is covered with uneven knobs and raised ridges. These ridges may show a thin line along the top when the polyps are partly open. Colors range from green to brown, yellow-brown, or bluish gray, with the grooves often appearing lighter than the raised areas.
This Brain Coral is most often seen in shallow water but can also live much deeper.