Galaxea acrhelia

Galaxea acrhelia Veron, 2000
Stony hard coral

photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:	Oculinidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:	Colonies are composed of short irregular lobe-like or truncated branches and may reach several meters across. Corallites are tubular, thin walled with flaring rims. Pale brown or grey with white branch ends.
Biology:	Usually found in reef areas with good water circulation and light availability (Ref. 847).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2023 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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