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Pocillopora elegans
Pocillopora elegans Dana, 1846
Pocillopora elegans
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Pocilloporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Indonesia to Colombia, Gulf of California to Polynesia.
Diagnosis:  Colonies are usually compact clumps of uniform thick upright branches with flattened ends. Usually cream, brown-green or pink in color.
Biology:  Found in shallow reef environments (Ref. 847).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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