species: Galaxea horrescens in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Galaxea horrescens


©Anne: Colony of Galaxea horrescens less than 20 cm wide at base of reef slope in lagoon entrance, Lizard Island

©Anne: Corallite detail of Galaxea horrescens at Lizard Island

©Anne: Corallite detail of Galaxea horrescens at Lizard Island

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Anthozoa
Order Scleractinia
Family Oculinidae
Genus Galaxea
Species Galaxea horrescens

Distinguishing features

Distinctive branching corals with very spiky corallites due to long, blade-like septa. 

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Synonyms

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island: Uncommon

Web resources

References

  • Veron, J.E.N. (2000). Corals of the World Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville.