831 species

Mycetophyllia reesi

Wells, 1973

Mycetophyllia

Milne Edwards and Haime, 1848

Characters: Colonies are thin laminae, sometimes conforming to the shape of the substrate. They are attached centrally or at a side. There are no radiating ridges or valleys. Corallite centres are parallel to plate margins.

Colour: Dark grey-brown or bluish-brown, sometimes mottled.

Similar Species: Mycetophyllia lamarckiana, which has some formation of radiating ridges.

Habitat: Lower reef slopes protected from wave action.

Abundance: Uncommon to rare.

Taxonomic References: Wells (1973a); Veron (2000a);

Identification Guides: Humann (2002);

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