| Family: |
Psammocoridae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Colonies are massive with highly meandering valleys with steep walls and corallites that are distributed independently of the valleys. Primary septa are petaloid and exsert, giving the colony surface a rough appearance. |
| Biology: |
Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Usually found in reef habitats exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 98471). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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