Characters: Colonies are small (up to 80 mm across), attached and encrusting. A central corallite is usually distinguishable in small colonies. Septo-costae are similar to those of Diaseris. Tentacles are usually extended only at night.
Colour: Usually tan.
Similar Species: Sometimes resembles Cantharellus jebbi which is mostly monocentric.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Taxonomic Note: Called Cycloseris mokai by Gittenberger, Reijnen and Hoeksema (2011) from molecular data. However, Cycloseris is solitary with distinctive generic-level characters.
Taxonomic References: Hoeksema (1989a); Veron (2000a);
Identification Guides: Veron (1986a) as Lithophyllon edwardsi; Turak and DeVantier (2011b);
