Pauline Walsh Jacobson, USA
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(Pallas, 1766)
Species of the genus Scolymia may be misidentified and can be confused with newly recruited polyps of Mussa angulosa.
Ecology: This species is found at intermediate to deep fore reef and lagoon habitats, edges of channels, and at the base of the reef, in hard ground areas and in soft substrate. Occurs from 10-80 m though most common from 15-25 m
Text source: IUCN Red List
Synonym:
Madrepora lacera Pallas, 1766
Species of the genus Scolymia may be misidentified and can be confused with newly recruited polyps of Mussa angulosa.
Ecology: This species is found at intermediate to deep fore reef and lagoon habitats, edges of channels, and at the base of the reef, in hard ground areas and in soft substrate. Occurs from 10-80 m though most common from 15-25 m
Text source: IUCN Red List
Synonym:
Madrepora lacera Pallas, 1766
