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Mycedium elephantotus
Mycedium elephantotus (Pallas, 1766)
Chinese lettuce coral
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Pectiniidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 70 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 115142. Occurs in most tropical reef habitats protected from strong wave action. Colonies inhabit shallow fore reef areas but are more common on slopes and overhangs (Ref. 98471). Has moderate bleaching level and moderate estimated mortality in Palau (Ref. 66144).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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