Family
Common name: Agariciidae
Scientific name: Agariciidae
Agariciidae is a family of stony corals often found in shallow reef environments. Members of this family, such as the genus Agaricia, are known for their plate-like or foliaceous growth forms, resembling lettuce or cacti, which is where their common names come from. They host symbiotic zooxanthellae in their tissues, which assist in photosynthesis, providing energy for the coral. These corals are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their unique shapes and growth patterns, but they require stable water conditions and moderate to high lighting to thrive.
- Common name: sheet coralScientific name: Agaricia lamarcki
- Common name: Tombstone coralScientific name: Coeloseris mayeri
- Common name: Lettuce CoralScientific name: Gardineroseris planulata
- Common name: Porcelain coralScientific name: Leptoseris foliosa
- Common name: Serpent coralScientific name: Pachyseris gemmae
- Common name: Serpent coralScientific name: Pachyseris rugosa
- Common name: Serpent coralScientific name: Pachyseris speciosa
- Common name: lettuce coralScientific name: Pavona cactus
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona clavus
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona danai
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona decussata
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona duerdeni
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona explanulata
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona frondifera
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona maldivensis
- Common name: Leaf coralScientific name: Pavona varians