Dr. Flavia Nunes, San Diego
Info
(Milne Edwards and Haime, 1850)
Special thank for the first 3 photos to Dr. Flavia Nunes from San Diedo.
ICUN Status: This species is listed as "Data Deficient" because there is no information available about its current population trend or species specific threats.
Description:
Encrusting to branching, sometimes over one metre across. Branching is primarily upright. Corallites are circular, up to 4-5 millimetres diameter but are occasionally linked in a series. Budding is extratentacular. A paliform crown is present.
Colour: Light brown or blue-grey.
Habitat: Rocky foreshores up to 35 metres deep.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Schizoculina africana
ext source: Corals of the world by Charlie J.E.N. Veron.
Special thank for the first 3 photos to Dr. Flavia Nunes from San Diedo.
ICUN Status: This species is listed as "Data Deficient" because there is no information available about its current population trend or species specific threats.
Description:
Encrusting to branching, sometimes over one metre across. Branching is primarily upright. Corallites are circular, up to 4-5 millimetres diameter but are occasionally linked in a series. Budding is extratentacular. A paliform crown is present.
Colour: Light brown or blue-grey.
Habitat: Rocky foreshores up to 35 metres deep.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Schizoculina africana
ext source: Corals of the world by Charlie J.E.N. Veron.
