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Lobophyllia valenciennesii
Lobophyllia valenciennesii (Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1849)
Snake brain coral
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Lobophylliidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: East Africa including Red Sea to Melanesia, north to Japan and south to Australia.
Diagnosis:  Formation: often flat. Valley: radiates from a flat central area; with steep sides and flat floors. Walls: moderately fleshy appearance, often with a groove along the top. Septa: thick, with large teeth. Polyps may be fleshy. Color: often gray, brown, or mottled; with contrasting valley floors and walls (Ref. 848).
Biology:  Occurs in lower reef slopes away from wave action, and subtropical rocky foreshores (Ref. 848).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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