Montipora confusa Nemenzo, 1967
Montipora confusa
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Colonies: encrusting or laminar base; with irregular column-like branches. Coenosteum ridges on branches form the distinctive flame-shaped pattern. Yellowish; or greenish brown, usually with pale coenosteum ridges ands plate margins (Ref. 846).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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