Platygyra lamellina
Neat brain coral
Corail cerveau soigné
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 3 and 10 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 200 cm
- Lives in partnership with algae
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!