Galaxea acrhelia Veron, 2000
Stony hard coral
Galaxea acrhelia
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Oculinidae ()
Max. size: 
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)
Threat to humans: 
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