831 species

Oulophyllia bennettae

(Veron, Pichon and Wijsman-Best, 1977)

Oulophyllia

Milne Edwards and Haime, 1848

Characters: Colonies are massive with large angular corallites, which may have up to three columellae. Septa are widely spaced, with large rounded teeth and some development of paliform lobes. Septa of adjacent corallites are aligned.

Colour: Distinctive greenish-grey with green oral discs.

Similar Species: All other Oulophyllia species are more meandroid. See also Goniastrea palauensis and Favites flexuosa.

Habitat: Upper reef slopes.

Abundance: Uncommon but conspicuous.

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