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Alveopora excelsa Verrill, 1864 |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Poritidae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific. Tropical to subtropical. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Colony: submassive, usually lobed. Corallites: irregularly spined. Polyps: elongate when extended, often retracted during the day. Color: grey or pinkish brown when polyps are retracted; brown when polyps are extended (Ref. 848). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251) | |||
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