Characters: Colonies are massive or submassive and flattened. Valleys are irregular in length and shape. All skeletal structures are small for a Symphyllia, with septa being generally like those of Acanthastrea. Polyps are fleshy, with a groove along the tops of valley walls.
Colour: A wide range of mottled, green, grey, purple and brown. Valley walls and floors have contrasting colours.
Similar Species: Colonies superficially resemble Oulophyllia underwater.
Habitat: Subtidal rocky foreshores of temperate localities.
Abundance: Usually uncommon but conspicuous.
Taxonomic References: Veron (1985b); Veron (2000a);
Identification Guides: Veron (1986a);
