Psammocora profundacella Gardiner, 1898
Psammocora profundacella
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Psammocoridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: South Africa to Japan, Mexico and Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:  Encrusting. Has a smooth dark blue or brown surface, with no noticeable corallites. Inconspicuous and difficult to be recognized as a coral (Ref. 130769).
Biology:  Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Found in a wide range of reef environments (Ref. 847). On rocky substrates and rubble (Ref. 98471). Occur in both turbid and clear waters. Inconspicuous and difficult to be recognized as a coral (Ref. 130769).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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