Coral I.D.

[Seadoc]

Hi all,
I got this coral from the lfs. Could you help me with I.D.?

 

[C. Eymann]

Looks like acanthastrea echinata

 

[Seadoc]

Thanks!!
I was told this was an Acan. It looks a little different with less space between the mouths. Is it possible that this one is a Micromusa?

 

[C. Eymann]

Thanks!!
I was told this was an Acan. It looks a little different with less space between the mouths. Is it possible that this one is a Micromusa?

That is Micromussa lordhowensis, formerly known as Acanthastrea lordhowensis, but its taxonomic status changed to the genus Micromussa a few years ago.

There are a few other species of Micromussa that are more rarely seen in the hobby such as M. amakusensis and M. minuta which has polyps that are typically smaller in size

 

[Seadoc]

Awesome. Thanks for the help!

 

[C. Eymann]

Awesome. Thanks for the help!

No worries! Happy reefing!