Pocillopora capitata Verrill, 1864
Pocillopora capitata
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Pocilloporidae ()
Max. size: 
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.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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