Occurrence of hard coral (Genus Montipora) common in Elphinstone Island and its adjacent areas of Myeik Archipelago, Myanmar

Abstract

A total 7 species of Montipora of the Family Acroporidae were recorded as dominated corals population in the present study area. The highest number of coral species (4 species) was found at Taung Pan Gyi Station. Montipora digitata and M patula are occurred at only Sha Aw. Moreover, M. floweri was also occurred at only The Hnit Tan.