Characters: Colonies are small, flat or dome-shaped. Corallites are phaceloid and usually monocentric, but may have up to three centres. Corallites average 16 millimetres diameter. Septal teeth are few in number but are long and conspicuous. Columellae are circular or oval and are well developed.
Colour: Mottled orange, green or white, usually with pale mouths.
Similar Species: Lobophyllia dentatus, which has closely compacted corallites.
Habitat: Upper reef slopes and lagoons.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Taxonomic References: Veron (1985b); Veron (2000a);
Identification Guides: Veron (1986a); Turak and DeVantier (2011b);
