Turbinaria patula (Dana, 1846)
Disc coral
Turbinaria patula
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Dendrophylliidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical climates.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inshore reefs and shallow rocky foreshores of subtropical locations (Ref. 847).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Ref. 100373; M: Ref. 847.

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