Lobophyllia valenciennesii (Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1849)
Snake brain coral
Lobophyllia valenciennesii
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Lobophylliidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: East Africa including Red Sea to Melanesia, north to Japan and south to Australia.
Diagnosis:  Formation: often flat. Valley: radiates from a flat central area; with steep sides and flat floors. Walls: moderately fleshy appearance, often with a groove along the top. Septa: thick, with large teeth. Polyps may be fleshy. Color: often gray, brown, or mottled; with contrasting valley floors and walls (Ref. 848).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

Source and more info: www.sealifebase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.