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Duncanopsammia peltata (Esper, 1790) Pagoda coral |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Dendrophylliidae () | |||
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| 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) | |||
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