Montipora setosa

Nemenzo, 1976

Colonies are small bushes of short, highly contorted anastomosing branches that grade into verrucae. Branches usually have flattened tips. A small number of thecal papillae may be found around each corallite.

Colour: Brown with pale tips.

Habitat: Shallow protected reef environments.

Abundance: Rare.

Similar species: Montipora capitata , Montipora samarensis

Taxonomic note: Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Nemenzo (1976).