Stylocoeniella armata (Ehrenberg, 1834)
Thorn coral
Stylocoeniella armata
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Astrocoeniidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Colonies are encrusting with corallites widely spaced with each having a prominent coenosteum style.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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