Family

Common name: Maze Coral

Scientific name: Meandrinidae

Meandrinidae, commonly known as Maze or Brain Corals, are a family of stony corals known for their intricate, maze-like patterns. These corals are found in the Atlantic Ocean and are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their hardiness and unique appearance. They thrive in moderate lighting and water flow, and are symbiotic with zooxanthellae, which help them with photosynthesis. They are generally peaceful but need space to grow, as they can shade or overgrow neighboring corals.

  1. Common name: Chagos Brain Coral
    Scientific name: Ctenella chagius
  2. Pillar coral ,Dendrogyra cylindrus,a hard coral,order Scleractinia
    Common name: pillar coral
    Scientific name: Dendrogyra cylindrus
  3. Elliptical Star Coral (Dichocoenia stokesi), the Caribbean Island of Bonaire
    Common name: domed star coral
    Scientific name: Dichocoenia stokesi
  4. Smooth Flower Coral (Eusmilia fastigiata)
    Common name: smooth flower coral
    Scientific name: Eusmilia fastigiata
  5. Common name: Interrupted Brain Coral
    Scientific name: Gyrosmilia interrupta
  6. Common name: brazilian rose coral
    Scientific name: Meandrina braziliensis
  7. Maze Coral on Caribbean Coral Reef
    Common name: brazilian rose coral
    Scientific name: Meandrina meandrites