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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
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.
Habitat: Protected reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Lithophyllon mokai
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Hoeksema (1993a).
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.
Habitat: Protected reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Lithophyllon mokai
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Hoeksema (1993a).