| Family: |
Faviidae () |
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| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 41 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Caribbean Sea to Bermuda. |
| Diagnosis: |
Colonies are massive (especially in shallow waters) or encrusting. The surface is usually irregular. Columellae are well-developed although interlinked. Ambulacral grooves, if present, fine. Greys and browns in color, usually with walls and valleys of contrasting colors |
| Biology: |
Zooxanthellate (Ref. 116012). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 (A2bce) Ref. 123251)
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