Characters: Colonies are large and hemispherical or encrusting. Valleys are usually long and sinuous but may become short, with 1-3 centres and form Hydnophora-like monticules. Septa are exsert, equal, and finely toothed. A fine ambulacral groove occurs along the tops of walls. Tentacles are extended only at night.
Colour: Walls are brown or grey with valleys the same colour or green.
Similar Species: Manicina areolata. Valleys are similar in size to Oulophyllia of the Indo-Pacific. Diploria species have smaller valleys and skeletal structures.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Sometimes common, conspicuous.
Taxonomic References: Roos (1971); Cairns (1982); Zlatarski and Estalella (1982); Veron (2000a);
Identification Guides: Humann (2002);
