Pavona varians (Verrill, 1864) Fungus coral |
photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
Family: | Agariciidae () | |||
Max. size: | ||||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 80 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 98471. In most reef habitats, particularly in shallow (Refs. 98471, 122680) and deeper reef slopes and vertical walls. Absent from shallow platforms exposed to high energy (Ref. 98471). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | ||||
Country info: | C: Ref. 89710. |