831 species

Cantharellus jebbi

Hoeksema, 1993

Cantharellus

Hoeksema and Best, 1984

Characters: Solitary or colonial. Solitary polyps are small (up to 70 mm diameter) and tightly encrust the substrate. Colonies are uncommon but are relatively conspicuous, up to 0.2 metres across. Septa are thick and wavy.

Colour: Light brown.

Similar Species: Like Lithophyllon mokai but usually has only one centre. Septa are like Cantharellus doederleini but the latter is not completely encrusting.

Habitat: Protected reef environments.

Abundance: Uncommon.

Taxonomic References: Hoeksema (1993a); Veron (2000a);

COTW History since Veron (2000a)
  • Family: All families are currently under review
  • Genus/species: No change