Characters: Colonies are foliose to encrusting laminae. Corallites are deep and rounded, irregularly distributed and mostly outward facing. A central corallite is often distinguishable, especially in small colonies where peripheral corallites may be small or absent. Septo-costae are even, giving the coenosteum a smooth appearance.
Colour: Brown or green, sometimes mottled.
Similar Species: Leptoseris scabra which has strongly alternating septo-costae. See also L. incrustans.
Habitat: Usually found on vertical or overhanging walls.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Taxonomic References: Dinesen (1980); Veron and Pichon (1980); Veron (2000a);
Identification Guides: Veron (1986a); Sheppard and Sheppard (1991); Nishihira and Veron (1995); Maragos (1977); Fenner (2005); Turak and DeVantier (2011b);
