Catalaphyllia resemblance

[Mauricio Maion]

This coral have (for me) some resemblance between Catalaphyllia and Nemenzophyllia

Some images to help.

9 months ago during "spawning"?
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/518/99770RNoIDSPW_r.gif


Today
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/518/99770RNoId_r.gif

Skeleton detail
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/518/99770RNoIdSKL_r.gif


TIA
Mauricio

[Mauricio Maion]

I'm affraid.
No one can help me?
Could be rare ?


Mauricio

[chrisstie]

Looks like some form of lobophyllia

[Mauricio Maion]

Yes, may be you are right.
Photos of L. hataii and L. hemprichii have some resemblance, no one really close.
Still waiting for help.

Mauricio

[jessp]

looks like braching lobophyllia

[Hormigaquatica]

Looks like Lobophyllia; did it come from local waters (Atlantic) or did you get it from a store that imports coral?

[GMAX]

Mauricio

Did the coral likely come from the waters off the South American continent? Atlantic Ocean? Us North Americans tend to see predominantly corals from the South Pacific and many many species in your area dont show up in the South Pacific. It may be why we are stumped, quiz the seller on its origin and then get back to us. He will have paperwork from the wholesaler which should tell you a lot.

[elegance coral]

Man, I don't know what it is but you shure are doing a good job with it. It looks like it grew allot in the past 9 months. If you find out anything about it let us know. Really cool coral.