Turbinaria mesenterina (Lamarck, 1816)
Vase coral
Turbinaria mesenterina
photo by Bailly, Nicolas

Family:  Dendrophylliidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In turbid waters at the base of reef slopes (Ref. 102838).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 (A4cd) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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