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Pocillopora fungiformis
Pocillopora fungiformis Veron, 2000
Pocillopora fungiformis
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Pocilloporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar.
Diagnosis:  Colonies grow to up to 2 meters across and are usually encrusting. Large colonies have upright or inclined bifurcating branches of up to 0.2 meters long with flattened ends. Greenish-brown in color.
Biology:  Found in shallow reef environments exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 847).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4c) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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