Platygyra daedalea (Ellis & Solander, 1786)
Brain coral
Platygyra daedalea
photo by FAO

Family:  Faviidae ()
Max. size:  100 cm COLD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  This is the most commonly of several massive (mound-forming) species with a surface that resembles the maze-like pattern of a mammal brain. The valleys are typically 2 to 3 cm long and 0.5 to 0.6 cm wide. Colonies commonly grow to 1 m diameter or more and are found at all depths (Ref. 269).
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 98471.
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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