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Montipora stellata Bernard, 1897 Velvet branch coral |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Acroporidae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Brown in color. Grow irregular bumps and knobs with short, horizontal projecting plates. Have numerous borers and nestlers on its irregular surface (Ref. 130769). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251) | |||
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