Description
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Micromussa is a genus of large-polyp stony (LPS) corals belonging to the family Lobophylliidae.
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Physical Structure: Colonies are generally submassive, encrusting, or flat with cerioid (shared-wall) or subplocoid corallites. The polyps are thick and fleshy.
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Common Species:
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Micromussa lordhowensis (frequently called "acan lord"): Features larger, plump fleshy polyps and bright multi-colored patterns.
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Micromussa amakusensis: Features smaller angular corallites (up to 8 mm) with fine papillae on a fleshy mantle.
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Micromussa minuta: A rare species with smaller gray, non-fleshy-looking polyps.
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Reef Keeping: Popular in marine aquariums for their vibrant colors, they typically thrive in low-to-moderate lighting and gentle water flow, feeding on zooplankton, mysis shrimp, or targeted coral foods.
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Taxonomy Note: Many species in this genus were previously classified under the genus Acanthastrea before taxonomic revisions.
(Note: There is also a tiny land plant species named Microchirita micromusa from Southeast Asia, though "Micromussa" most commonly refers to the stony coral genus.
