Pocillopora grandis Dana, 1846 |
photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
Family: | Pocilloporidae () | |||
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Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 4800 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific and the Red Sea. | |||
Diagnosis: | Colonies are composed of stout, upright, flattened branches that are often over one meter across and may for large single species stands. Pale to dark green or brown in color. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251) | |||
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