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reef builders
(hermatypic)
American Pacific = 32 sp.
Panamanian Pacific = 24 sp.
massive
Hongos

Cirios

branched
Non reef builders
(Ahermatypic)
few studies
Porites lobata

Common Porous Fungus
Pocillopora damicornis

Common Candle
Tubastrea coccinea

Bouquet of Roses
Astrangia sp.

no common name
Pocillopora elegans

Thick Candle
Porites panamensis

Panamanian Porous Mushroom
giant guanas

Giant Star Mushroom
Pocillopora eydouxi

Big Fingers Candle
Pocillopora capitata

Warty Candle
Pavona clavus

Star Mushroom
Pavona chiriquiensis

White Star Mushroom
Psammocora stellata

star cauliflower
Pavona maldivensis

lettuce mushroom
Psammocora superficialis

coral knuckles
Pavona varians

Honeycomb
Gardineroseris planulata

Honeycomb wasp
Porites sp. one
no common name
Bibliography:
Diaz Villani, Marco Lisandro. 2005. Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge: Field Guide. Illustrations by MarÃa Gabriella DÃaz de Restrepo and Juan Sucre. 2a Edison. Panama: Post Depot Press. 70 pages. 593.6 D542.​​
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