| Family: |
Lobophylliidae () |
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| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Philippines to Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Formation: hemispherical and often exceeds 2 m across, if well developed. Corallites: large, averaging 50 mm diameter; becomes flabello-meandroid with 1 to 3 centers. Tall, sharp teeth in septa. Polyps: thick, fleshy, rough surface; margins extended in a distinct serrated rim. Color: blue-gray to mustard, white polyp margins (Ref. 848). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in protected upper reef environments (Ref. 848). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
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