| Dendrophylliidae () |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Indo-Pacific. |
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Far-spaced corallites resemble craters that are pock-marking the surface. Occur in different forms: large flat plates; having edges that curve upward to a cup; or as large mounds with pillars sticking up. Usually grey or purplish grey in color.| |
| Found on sandy reef flats and deep sandy bases (Ref. 98471). Has locally high bleaching level and high estimated mortality in Palau (Ref. 66144). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4cd) Ref. 123251)
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Known from Cape D'Aguilar and Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park (Ref. 124794). Also known from Chek Chau and South Nine Pin Island (Ref. 125433). More common in Rocky Harbour and southeastern waters (Ref. 130769). C: Refs. 119166, 121111, 124794, 125433, 130769; M: Ref. 121111. |
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