Lobophyllia serrata Veron, 2000
Lobophyllia serrata
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Lobophylliidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Philippines to Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Formation: hemispherical and often exceeds 2 m across, if well developed. Corallites: large, averaging 50 mm diameter; becomes flabello-meandroid with 1 to 3 centers. Tall, sharp teeth in septa. Polyps: thick, fleshy, rough surface; margins extended in a distinct serrated rim. Color: blue-gray to mustard, white polyp margins (Ref. 848).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Pulisan (Ref. 83552) and Bali (Ref. 848). C: Ref. 83552; M: Ref. 848: O: Ref. 848.

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