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Spreading or sandpaper rice coral

Montipora patula

Classification

Montipora patula, also called the sandpaper or ringed rice coral, is a coral species in the family Acroporidae endemic to Hawaii and is considered a vulnerable species. Description Montipora patula form small, encrusting colonies or tiered plates that are brownish in color with lighter borders. These plates have free edges and can reach over 2 metres (7 ft) across.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 72

Sources and credits

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