Pocillopora grandis

photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:	Pocilloporidae ()
Max. size:
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.
Biology:	Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Found in most reef environments (Ref. 847), particularly in fore-reefs (Ref. 87903). Comanthus parvicirrus, a crinoid, is sometimes observed to be wedged on the branches of this species (Ref. 100838).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2023 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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