Duncanopsammia peltata

Duncanopsammia peltata (Esper, 1790)
Pagoda coral

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

Family:	Dendrophylliidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:	Far-spaced corallites resemble craters that are pock-marking the surface. Occur in different forms: large flat plates; having edges that curve upward to a cup; or as large mounds with pillars sticking up. Usually grey or purplish grey in color.\|
Biology:	Found on sandy reef flats and deep sandy bases (Ref. 98471). Has locally high bleaching level and high estimated mortality in Palau (Ref. 66144).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2023 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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