Stylophora pistillata

 

Veron Description:
Identifying Characteristics Colonies are branching with blnt-ended breanches becoming thick and submessive. Corallites are immersed, conical or hooded. The have a solid style-like columella, and sometimes size short secondary septa. The coenosteum is covered by fine spinules.
Colour Uniform cream, pink, blue or green
Habitat Primarily in shallow water reef environments exposed to strong wave action.
Personal Notes Received on 14th July 01 as a 5cm (2") frag from Simon Huntington.