Family: |
Oculinidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Colonies are composed of short irregular lobe-like or truncated branches and may reach several meters across. Corallites are tubular, thin walled with flaring rims. Pale brown or grey with white branch ends. |
Biology: |
Usually found in reef areas with good water circulation and light availability (Ref. 847). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
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