Dr. Douglas Fenner, Amerikanisch-Samoa
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This species occurs on sandy reef slopes and is most common in very deep waters.
The colonies are massive and have a previously unknown size range
Porites studeri prefers marine areas with a not too strong current.
Similar species: Porites lobata is very similar, except that the septa are thinner and usually 8 pali can be recognized
Color: light brown / tan
We would like to thank Dr. Douglas Fenner for the great photos he was able to take around Hawaii.
The colonies are massive and have a previously unknown size range
Porites studeri prefers marine areas with a not too strong current.
Similar species: Porites lobata is very similar, except that the septa are thinner and usually 8 pali can be recognized
Color: light brown / tan
We would like to thank Dr. Douglas Fenner for the great photos he was able to take around Hawaii.
