Family: |
Oculinidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Florida. |
Diagnosis: |
Colonies have sturdy bases and thick tree-like upright tapering branches. Corallites are widely spaced on basal parts, becoming more compact towards the branch tips. Tan or yellowish brown in color. |
Biology: |
Zooxanthellate (Ref. 116012). Found in protected shallow environments, especially in turbid water (Ref. 847). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 Ref. 123251)
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