Lobophyllia diminuta Veron, 1985
Lobophyllia diminuta
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Lobophylliidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Maldives to Melanesia, north to Taiwan and south to Australia.
Diagnosis:  Formation: small, flat, or dome-shaped. Corallites: phaceloid, often monocentric but may have up to 3 centers; average of 16 mm in diameter. Septal teeth: few, long and conspicuous. Columellae: circular to oval; well developed. Color: mottled orange, green or white; mouths often pale (Ref. 848).
Biology:  Occurs in upper reef slopes and lagoons (Ref. 848).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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