Pocillopora capitata Verrill, 1864 |
photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
Family: | Pocilloporidae () | |||
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Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean. | |||
Diagnosis: | Colonies appear as irregular mounds or openly branched. Has tall and upright, almost cylindrical branches that are flattened at tips. Usually brown in color. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251) | |||
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