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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m |
Western Atlantic: USA to Caribbean Sea. |
Encrusting to submassive colonies. Deep, monocentric corallites with 2-3 centers. Centers are separated by collines of irregular height and which run in irregular directions. Long and short septocostae clearly alternate. Uniform tan or mottled yellow-brown, sometimes with green mouths in color. |
Maximum depth from Ref. 83917. |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 Ref. 123251)
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