Pocillopora meandrina

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

Family:	Pocilloporidae ()
Max. size:
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)
Threat to humans:
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