This species of reef-building coral has a hemispherical, brain-like shape with a brown, yellow, or grey colour. It … See more

Diploria labyrinthiformis is found in tropical parts of the west Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, the southern tip of Florida, the Bahamas, Bermuda and the coasts of Central America.
This coral o… See more

This species was listed as Least Concern for years on the IUCN Red List, however the most recent assessment in 2021 has resulted in a sudden uplisting due to the species' predicted decline, in part due to its susceptibilit… See more

Diploria labyrinthiformis hosts Zooxanthella, a symbiotic dinoflagellate alga. The alga benefits from being in a protective environment in an elevated position. The coral benefits from the nutrients produced photosynth… See more

In the past, other species were classified as pertaining to the Diploria genus. Some of those species are now classified as Pseudodiploria, a genus erected in 2012, such as P. strigosa and P. clivosa. See more

Diploria labyrinthiformis is hemaphroditic, employing a broadcast-spawning method to reproduce. As with most coral species, timing of gamete release is related to moon cycles. Exact timing of this event can vary, even withi… See more