Family: |
Pocilloporidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 98 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Colonies are like small upright bushes with branches radiating from the initial point of growth. Usually cream, green or pink in color. |
Biology: |
Found on shallow reef environments and is more common on exposed reef fronts than elsewhere (Ref. 847). Particularly found on fore-reefs (Ref. 87903) and rocky reefs (Ref. 98471). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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