Family: |
Oculinidae () |
Max. size: |
0.4 cm CORD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Colonies are small and always encrusting. If branches are formed, they are small and inconspicuous. Dark green or brown in color with white corallite rims. |
Biology: |
On vertical rock faces away from wave action (Ref. 98471). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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