Oculina robusta

Oculina robusta Pourtalès, 1871
Robust ivory tree coral

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

Family:	Oculinidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:	Western Central Atlantic: Florida.
Diagnosis:	Colonies have sturdy bases and thick tree-like upright tapering branches. Corallites are widely spaced on basal parts, becoming more compact towards the branch tips. Tan or yellowish brown in color.
Biology:	Zooxanthellate (Ref. 116012). Found in protected shallow environments, especially in turbid water (Ref. 847).
IUCN Red List Status:	Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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