Faviidae () |
100 cm COLD (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
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). |
Maximum depth from Ref. 98471. |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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