Montipora friabilis

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

Family:	Acroporidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:	Colonies are composed of thin delicate unifacial laminae forming flat or slightly upright whorls or irregular contortions. Corallites are immersed, but clearly visible. Coenosteum: coarse. No papillae. Surfaces of fronds: finely rough appearance. Polyps may be extended during the day. Pale brown or mauve.
Biology:	Shallow turbid reef environments and lagoons (Ref. 846).
IUCN Red List Status:	Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
Country info:	M: Ref. 846.

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