Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

species: Porites spp (massive)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sat, 19 Nov 2016 21:00:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Big Vicki's.

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 4 m and 6 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 100 specimens. (accurate to within 50)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was occurring.

Many colonies spawned from about 9:15 to 9:45 pm, including very large colonies and ones as small as 30 cm diameter.

Supporting photos