Montipora foliosa

Montipora foliosa (Pallas, 1766)
Cabbage coral

photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:	Acroporidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:	Colonies are composed of thin unifacial laminae sometimes forming tiers or whorls. Corallites are arranged in rows between coenosteum ridges, which are conspicuous and usually perpendicular to colony margins. Cream, pink or brown with pale margins (Ref. 846).
Biology:	Maximum depth from Ref. 98471. Inhabits mostly protected upper reef slopes (Ref. 846).
IUCN Red List Status:	Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 April 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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