What could this coral be?

[jj991987]

Hi, sorry if posting this in the wrong section. But I received this frag as a free gift when buying several other corals. Had no idea it was coming. Does anyone have any clue what it could be? Just keeping it in the sand bed away from everything else while I try to figure it out.

 

[encrustingacro]

Could you take a closer, clearer photo please?
It's either Pavona maltivensis, Cyphastrea, or Astrea.

 

[jj991987]

Could you take a closer, clearer photo please?
It's either Pavona maltivensis, Cyphastrea, or Astrea.

Maybe this is clearer. Thanks for the help.

 

[FreshSaltH2o]

I believe what you have is jack o'lantern leptoseris

 

[jj991987]

I believe what you have is jack o'lantern leptoseris

Thanks I will research that

 

[encrustingacro]

Maybe this is clearer. Thanks for the help.

Yeah, it's probably Pavona maldivensis.

I believe what you have is jack o'lantern leptoseris

The Leptoseris in the hobby do not have circular, plocoid corallites.

 

[FreshSaltH2o]

Yeah, it's probably Pavona maldivensis.


The Leptoseris in the hobby do not have circular, plocoid corallites.

Ahh yes agreed. very similar looking at a quick glance.