Echinomorpha nishihirai
(Veron, 1990)
Colonies or individuals are thin and delicate. They may have only one corallite or have a prominent central corallite and widely spaced peripheral corallites. Septo-costae radiate from the central corallite like spokes from a wheel.
Colour: Uniform or mottled dark browns or greens.
Habitat: Lower reef slopes protected from wave action, and in crevices.
Abundance: Rare but distinctive.
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Taxonomic note: Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Veron (1990a, as Echinophyllia nishihirai). Additional identification guide: Nishihira and Veron (1995, as Echinophyllia nishihirai).
Map
displaying probable distribution of species. Points indicate recorded sightings from OBIS.
