Characters: Colonies have little formation of laminae, but form clumps of pointed branch-like spires, each composed of exsert costae. Well developed colonies are clumps of spires. Corallites are conspicuous.
Colour: Yellow-brown or grey.
Similar Species: Pectinia elongata, which has a similar growth-form but no laminae are formed. See also P. alcicornis.
Habitat: Lower reef slopes and enclosed embayments, especially with turbid water.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Taxonomic References: Nemenzo and Montecillo (1981a); Veron and Hodgson (1989); Veron (2000a);
Identification Guides: Nishihira and Veron (1995);
