Torres Strait Coral Species photos
In 2013 and 2014 AIMS undertook a biodiversity survey of coral and fish species on the reefs around 5 islands in Torres Strait. This article shows the coral photo collection that was taken for species identification.
The Project 2.3 Technical Report - Preliminary report on surveys of biodiversity of fishes and corals in Torres Strait contains more information about the methods used in this survey.
Photos by island
Photos by coral genera
Acanthastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos
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Acanthastrea faviaformis is a species of Hard Coral of the family Mussidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Acropora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Acropora digitifera is a species of Hard Coral of the family Acroporidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Alveopora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Alveopora spongiosa is a species of Hard Coral of the family Poritidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Astreopora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Astreopora myriophthalma is a species of Hard Coral of the family Acroporidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Australogyra - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Australogyra zelli is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Cantharellus - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Cantharellus jebbi is a species of Hard Coral of the family Fungiidae. This specimen was found at Erub Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Caulastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Caulastrea furcata is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Masig Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Coscinaraea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Coscinaraea exesa is a species of Hard Coral of the family Siderastreidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Ctenactis - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Ctenactis echinata is a species of Hard Coral of the family Fungiidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Cyphastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Cyphastrea microphthalma is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Echinophyllia - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Echinophyllia echinoporoides is a species of Hard Coral of the family Pectiniidae. This specimen was found at Masig Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Echinopora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Echinopora gemmacea is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Euphyllia - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Euphyllia ancora is a species of Hard Coral of the family Euphyllidae. This specimen was found at Erub Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Favia - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Favia favus is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Favites - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Favites complanata is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Galaxea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Galaxea fascicularis is a species of Hard Coral of the family Oculinidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Goniastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Goniastrea favulus is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Goniopora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Goniopora tenuidens is a species of Hard Coral of the family Poritidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Halomitra - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Halomitra pileus is a species of Hard Coral of the family Fungiidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Herpolitha - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Herpolitha weberi is a species of Hard Coral of the family Fungiidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Hydnophora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Hydnophora grandis is a species of Hard Coral of the family Merulinidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Leptastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Leptastrea transversa is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Masig Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Leptoria - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Leptoria phrygia is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Erub Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Leptoseris - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Leptoseris yabei is a species of Hard Coral of the family Agariciidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Lobophyllia - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Lobophyllia robusta is a species of Hard Coral of the family Mussidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Merulina - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Merulina ampliata is a species of Hard Coral of the family Merulinidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Montastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Montastrea valenciennesi is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Montipora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Montipora foliosa is a species of Hard Coral of the family Acroporidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Mycedium - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Mycedium elephantotus is a species of Hard Coral of the family Pectiniidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Oulophyllia - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Oulophyllia crispa is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Oxypora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Oxypora lacera is a species of Hard Coral of the family Pectiniidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Pachyseris - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Pachyseris speciosa is a species of Hard Coral of the family Agariciidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Palauastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Palauastrea ramosa is a species of Hard Coral of the family Astrocoeniidae. This specimen was found at Mer Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Paraclavarina - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Paraclavarina triangularis is a species of Hard Coral of the family Merulinidae. This specimen was found at Erub Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Pavona - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Pavona clavus is a species of Hard Coral of the family Agariciidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Pectinia - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Pectinia paeonia is a species of Hard Coral of the family Pectiniidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Physogyra - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Physogyra lichtensteini is a species of Hard Coral of the family Euphyllidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Platygyra - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Platygyra pini is a species of Hard Coral of the family Faviidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by the AIMS Long Term Monitoring Project. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Porites - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Porites lutea is a species of Hard Coral of the family Poritidae. This specimen was found at Poruma Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Pseudosiderastrea - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Pseudosiderastrea tayami is a species of Hard Coral of the family Siderastreidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Seriatopora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Seriatopora caliendrum is a species of Hard Coral of the family Pocilloporidae. This specimen was found at Masig Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in February 2013. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Stylophora - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Stylophora pistillata is a species of Hard Coral of the family Pocilloporidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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Turbinaria - Torres Strait Coral Taxonomy Photos by AIMS - LTMP
Turbinaria radicalis is a species of Hard Coral of the family Dendrophylliidae. This specimen was found at Aureed Island Reef in the Torres Strait as part of a biodiversity survey in January 2014. The taxonomic classification for this photo was performed by Paul Muir from The Museum of Tropical Queensland. For more information see the AIMS Coral Fact Sheet for this species.
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