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24.2905, 35.3685

Field Notes

Description:

Grows in flat plaques and is yellow.
Needs ID

Habitat:

Red Sea coral reefs.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
The MnMs
It could indeed be a sort of montipora. I am trying to find it but I don´t have a good guide for corals. Thanks for the suggestion, Elsa :-)
Elsa
Looks like an encrusting montipora with exposed tentacles. Beautiful colouration!

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
Mission
Nature in Yellow
Mission
Biodiversity in Egypt
Mission
Red Sea Marine Life
Photographed
PublishedJune 18, 2011

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