Balanophyllia elegans Verrill, 1864
Orange stony coral
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Family:  Dendrophylliidae ()
Max. size:  2.5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 48 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: USA, Mexico and Canada.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Size refers to diameter of cup (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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