Psammocora contigua (Esper, 1794) Branched sandpaper coral |
photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
Family: | Psammocoridae () | |||
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Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 23 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical. | |||
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Biology: | Found on shallow reef areas and soft substrates (Ref. 847). Has moderate to high bleaching level and moderate estimated mortality in Palau (Ref. 66144). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | ||||
Country info: | M: Ref. 847. |