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Wells, 1973
This species is found in deep-water fore reefs, walls and overhangs. It occurs from 20-76 m.
Text Source: IUCN Red List.
Colonies are thin laminae, sometimes conforming to the shape of the substrate. They are attached centrally or at a side. There are no radiating ridges or valleys. Corallite centres are parallel to plate margins.
Colour: Dark grey-brown or bluish-brown, sometimes mottled.
Habitat: Lower reef slopes protected from wave action.
Abundance: Uncommon to rare.
Similar species: Mycetophyllia lamarckiana
Textsource: Corals of the World by Charlie J.E.N. Veron
This species is found in deep-water fore reefs, walls and overhangs. It occurs from 20-76 m.
Text Source: IUCN Red List.
Colonies are thin laminae, sometimes conforming to the shape of the substrate. They are attached centrally or at a side. There are no radiating ridges or valleys. Corallite centres are parallel to plate margins.
Colour: Dark grey-brown or bluish-brown, sometimes mottled.
Habitat: Lower reef slopes protected from wave action.
Abundance: Uncommon to rare.
Similar species: Mycetophyllia lamarckiana
Textsource: Corals of the World by Charlie J.E.N. Veron