Family: |
Poritidae () |
Max. size: |
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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). |
Biology: |
Found on exposed reef slopes (Ref. 848). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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