Coral ID help

[Dr RBG]

Got a few corals at reef a palooza NY Forgot to write down the names. What would you call them? Thanks

 

[flawedexistence]

1.) Elegance Coral

2. and 3.) Leather corals, could be any of several types. Cabbage,mushroom,umbrella, etc.

 

[mcgyvr]

I think...
1-Elegance
2-Stylophora
3-Pavona

 

[flawedexistence]

Wow. Really thought 2&3 were softies, but I think McG is right. Sorry about that.

 

[mcgyvr]

Wow. Really thought 2&3 were softies, but I think McG is right. Sorry about that.

Notice I started out with "I think"
Sometimes pictures can be deceiving..
2 could be a softie.. (doubt it but it could)..
It may not be a Stylo though either.. There are a few that it could be.. It could be a weird chunk of Pocillopora or others..

 

[Dr RBG]

thanks, guys

 

[jlmawp]

I recently got a Stylophora myself, and the texture on them is just awesome. With some good light and care, that one will darken and fluff up really nicely.