colony form
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Identify a coral
from a photo
Upload one clear photo with the coral clearly visible. We’ll compare visible details and show the most likely matches.
Choose a coral photo
JPG, PNG or WebP · One clear subject works best
or drag and drop hereWhat this identifier looks for
corallite pattern
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
branch shape
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
color and texture
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Useful for
branching coralbrain coralplate coralbeach coral fragments
Keep in mind
Do not touch or remove living coral. A photo result cannot determine reef health, legal collection status, or whether a fragment is safe to handle.
A focused photo analysis
What a clear photo can reveal
The Coral Identifier compares the visible subject with clues selected specifically for corals. That focused approach keeps the result relevant to this topic instead of returning a generic image description.
It examines colony form, corallite pattern, branch shape, color and texture. The result may include likely names, descriptive evidence, contextual information, and confidence when that field is part of the topic’s verified response format.
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Core visual clues
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colony form
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corallite pattern
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branch shape
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color and texture
How this result is built
A method tuned to corals
Signals considered
The topic configuration asks the model to compare the visible evidence that matters for this subject.
Structured result
The response must fit the verified schema for this identifier instead of returning an open-ended image description.
Limits and next steps
Do not touch or remove living coral. A photo result cannot determine reef health, legal collection status, or whether a fragment is safe to handle.
Confidence, when shown, is a model estimate—not a calibrated probability or professional confirmation.
Questions
Before you upload
How do I use the Coral Identifier?＋
Choose one clear photo with the coral clearly visible, wait for it to be prepared in your browser, and select “Identify this photo.” The result compares the visible details with likely matches.
What details does the Coral Identifier analyze?＋
It focuses on colony form, corallite pattern, branch shape, color and texture. Clear, well-lit photos with the subject filling most of the frame usually provide the most useful result.
How reliable is a result from the Coral Identifier?＋
A photo result is a starting point, not a guaranteed determination. Image quality, angle, missing context, lookalike subjects, and regional variation can all affect the match.
What should I know before relying on this result?＋
Do not touch or remove living coral. A photo result cannot determine reef health, legal collection status, or whether a fragment is safe to handle.