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Pocillopora elegans Dana, 1846 |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Pocilloporidae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Indonesia to Colombia, Gulf of California to Polynesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Colonies are usually compact clumps of uniform thick upright branches with flattened ends. Usually cream, brown-green or pink in color. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251) | |||
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