Lobophyllia valenciennesii

Lobophyllia valenciennesii (Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1849)
Snake brain coral

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

Family:	Lobophylliidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific: East Africa including Red Sea to Melanesia, north to Japan and south to Australia.
Diagnosis:	Formation: often flat. Valley: radiates from a flat central area; with steep sides and flat floors. Walls: moderately fleshy appearance, often with a groove along the top. Septa: thick, with large teeth. Polyps may be fleshy. Color: often gray, brown, or mottled; with contrasting valley floors and walls (Ref. 848).
Biology:	Occurs in lower reef slopes away from wave action, and subtropical rocky foreshores (Ref. 848).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2022 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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