Low relief lettuce coral

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Low relief lettuce coral

Agaricia humilis

Verrill, 1901

Code

287914

Summary

Colonies with reticulated patterns, circular encrustations or small, rounded forms.

Characteristics

Size: Up to 12,5 cm.
Colour: Dull grey or yellow-brown to brown, usually with white parts.
Shape: Circular encrustations or small, rounded forms. Ridges between individuals form a reticulated pattern.

Habitat environment and ecology

Mostly in protected locations between 5 and 10 meters.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: Bonaire, St. Eustatius.

Author

[Floris Bennema, may 2016]

Literature

- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2013). Reef Coral Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p 276). Third edition. Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.
- Coralpedia,your guide to Caribbean Corals and sponges. University of Warwick.