Lobophyllia recta

photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:	Lobophylliidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific: Yemen, Mozambique, Maldives to Melanesia, north to Japan and south to Australia.
Diagnosis:	Formation: hemispherical to flat. Valley: 12 to 15 mm wide, highly sinuous. Polyp: walls have moderately thick fleshy appearance, often with a groove along the top. Color: brown, gray, or green; either mottled or with walls and valleys in contrasting colors (Ref. 848).
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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