Lithophyllon

PlatingEncrusting

Plating or encrusting growth with scattered raised corallites across the plate, and a chalice-like profile as it matures.

  • Rim and body frequently differ sharply, and multi-color rims are common
  • Strong fluorescence under blue light
  • Thin plating growth, sometimes free-living when small

Photographed as Lithophyllon — morph not yet pinned down

Confirmed to the genus but not an exact morph yet. Recognize one? Propose the specific morph below and vote on others' suggestions — a confirmed match moves the photo to its own morph page automatically.

No photos are sitting at the Lithophyllon level right now.