Characters: Colonies are clusters of branch-like spires. Well developed colonies consist entirely of compact clusters of spires. Each spire has one or a few conspicuous corallite centres.
Colour: Pale brown or green.
Similar Species: Pectinia teres.
Habitat: Lower reef slopes and sandy substrates, especially with turbid water.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Taxonomic References: Veron (2000a); Huang, Benzoni, Fukami et al. (2014);