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Stylocoeniella armata (Ehrenberg, 1834) Thorn coral |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Astrocoeniidae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Colonies are encrusting with corallites widely spaced with each having a prominent coenosteum style. | |||
| Biology: | On shallow reef environments (Ref. 847), in crevices, overhangs and shady habitats (Ref. 98471). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251) | |||
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