Coelastrea aspera (Verrill, 1866)
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Family:  Merulinidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Color varies from light brown to dull green or grey, with bright green centers. Septa often appear to be in two concentric rings.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Occur in all areas where corals survive. Encrusting in southern waters and form symmetrical round heads in northern waters (Ref. 130769). Known from Cape D'Aguilar (Ref. 124794) and Hoi Ha Wan (Ref. 127094). Also known from Tung Ping Chau, Sham Wan, Shelter Island, and Bluff Island (Ref. 125433). C: Refs. 121111, 124794, 125433, 127094, 130769; M: Ref. 121111.

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