Family: |
Poritidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 26 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Corallites are large. Skeleton is porous. Body column is dark brown, contrasted by tentacles which are tipped with white clubs. |
Biology: |
Prefer cleaner waters. Polyps expand during the day (Ref. 130769). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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