Characters: Colonies are massive with a tendency to form columns. Tentacles are usually extended during the day.
Colour: Brown or tan.
Similar Species: Porites evermanni, which lacks denticles at the bases of septa. See also P. nodifera.
Habitat: Shallow protected reef environments, especially lagoons.
Abundance: Usually uncommon.
Taxonomic References: Veron (2000a);
Identification Guides: Maragos (1977);
