Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Veron, 2002
Characters: Colonies are usually less than 0.3 metres across and hemispherical or flattened. Valleys are contorted but mostly extend from the colony centre towards the periphery. Walls are short, sometimes with short spires. Columellae are weakly developed. Septa are smooth or have small teeth.
Colour: Green and grey with valleys and walls commonly of contrasting colours.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Pectinia lactuca
Synonymised names
Pectinia africanus Veron, 2000 · unaccepted > incorrect grammatical agreement of specific epithet
Veron, 2002
Characters: Colonies are usually less than 0.3 metres across and hemispherical or flattened. Valleys are contorted but mostly extend from the colony centre towards the periphery. Walls are short, sometimes with short spires. Columellae are weakly developed. Septa are smooth or have small teeth.
Colour: Green and grey with valleys and walls commonly of contrasting colours.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar species: Pectinia lactuca
Synonymised names
Pectinia africanus Veron, 2000 · unaccepted > incorrect grammatical agreement of specific epithet
