Family: |
Dendrophylliidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range - 6 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
Color of the polyps varies geographically: ranging from orange, orange-brown, pinkish-orange, yellow, to pinkish-vermillion. |
Biology: |
Minimum depth based on type locality (Ref. 120542). Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Found on submarine cave roofs at 6 to 8 m depths (Ref. 88997). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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