Mycetophyllia ferox

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Mycetophyllia ferox

Mycetophyllia ferox Wells, 1973
Rough cactus coral

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

Family:	Faviidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:	Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
Diagnosis:	Formation: thin plates, weakly attached with interconnecting, slightly sinuous narrow valleys. Corallite centers usually in single rows. Absent or rudimentary columellae. Color: often grays and browns, with valleys and walls of contrasting color (Ref. 848).
Biology:	Zooxanthellate (Ref. 116012). Occurs in shallow reef environments (Ref. 848).
IUCN Red List Status:	Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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