Montipora confusa

Montipora confusa Nemenzo, 1967

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

Family:	Acroporidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:	Colonies: encrusting or laminar base; with irregular column-like branches. Coenosteum ridges on branches form the distinctive flame-shaped pattern. Yellowish; or greenish brown, usually with pale coenosteum ridges ands plate margins (Ref. 846).
Biology:	Shallow reef environments; especially lagoons (Ref. 846).
IUCN Red List Status:	Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 April 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251)
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