Cyphastrea microphthalma (Lamarck, 1816)
Cyphastrea microphthalma
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Faviidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Color is usually dark reddish-brown. Calices are generally highly plocoid and conical, with ridged outer thecal walls that are formed by extensions of the septa.
Biology:  Depth based from occurrence (Ref. 8294); to be replaced with a better reference. Common low-growing encrusting species (Ref. 102838).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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