SCLERACTINIAN CORALS OF THE MONTEBELLO ISLANDS

WA Museum Records and Supplements | Updated 9 years ago

Summary - The present report lists the first extensive collection of corals from the Montebello Islands; it is likely that many species remain to be found. A total of 141 species of 54 genera are recorded from the present survey and a further 9 species are added from previous records. The coral fauna includes a suite of five genera characteristic of turbid inshore waters but most of the corals are characteristic of moderately clear water conditions. The coral fauna overall is most similar to that of the Dampier Archipelago.