Galaxea cryptoramosa Fenner & Veron, 2000
Galaxea cryptoramosa
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Oculinidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Colonies are up to 30 cm across and made of irregular branches with irregularly fused corallites. Tentacles are extended day and night. Usually pale brown with white tentacle tips.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Togean and Banggai Islands (Ref. 75725) and Pulisan (Ref. 83552).

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