Echinophyllia aspera

Echinophyllia aspera (Ellis & Solander, 1786)
Flat lettuce coral

photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:	Lobophylliidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:	Polyps are light grey or green. They cover the dentate septa, which rise to form incomplete, flower-like theca.
Biology:	Low colonies usually follow the contours of rocks, ending with thin plates etched with radiating septa, forming the colony's border (Ref. 130769).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2022 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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