Pocillopora grandis Dana, 1846
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: 
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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