831 species

Favites micropentagona

Veron, 2000

Favites

Link, 1807

Characters: Colonies are encrusting to submassive. Corallites are pentagonal in shape and 3-4 millimetres diameter. Septa are in two alternating cycles, with irregular teeth. The paliform crown is clearly developed.

Colour: Pale brown, sometimes with dark oral discs.

Similar Species: Favites pentagona, which has larger but otherwise similar corallites. See also F. stylifera.

Habitat: Upper reef slopes.

Abundance: Uncommon.

Taxonomic References: Veron (2000a); Veron (2002a);

Identification Guides: Chan, Choi, McCorry et al. (2005);

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