831 species

Alveopora ocellata

Wells, 1954

Alveopora

de Blainville, 1830

Characters: Colonies are flat plates. Corallites are circular, with neat well defined walls. Septa are in two unequal cycles.

Colour: Dull brown.

Similar Species: Alveopora viridis, which does not have neat circular corallites.

Habitat: Lower reef slopes protected from wave action.

Abundance: Rare.

COTW History since Veron (2000a)
  • Family: All families are currently under review
  • Genus/species: No change