What orange coral is this??

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Good evening all. I purchased this coral a few years back and I have not been able to ID this LPS( the orange one in the middle). It’s not an Acan, Bower, or Welso to my knowledge, but I could be wrong. The flesh is thin compared to any of those. I also had well defined separate polyps. I love the coral and me center piece but I would love to know the name or genus. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Looks similar to yours but seems still possibly off. Could just have an unidentified coral. It happens and would be awsome but a unique piece and almost gave me headache lol.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobophyllia_hemprichii
Thank you Ben. I think you may be correct on the lobo or symphyllia classification. I have asked several reefer friends and LFS and they all had different answers. The link you gave me leads me to believe you are correct. Thanks again.
 
Thank you Ben. I think you may be correct on the lobo or symphyllia classification. I have asked several reefer friends and LFS and they all had different answers. The link you gave me leads me to believe you are correct. Thanks again.
It is a beautiful coral and unique in how it looks.
 
Assuming that’s a Lobo it will sting neighbors. Maybe give more space.
very very nice piece.
 
What a crazy beautiful Lobo. I need one like that, love my orange
 

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