Montipora patula
| Montipora patula | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Subphylum: | Anthozoa |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Scleractinia |
| Family: | Acroporidae |
| Genus: | Montipora |
| Species: | M. patula |
| Binomial name | |
| Montipora patula Verrill, 1869 | |
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.[2]
Description
[edit]Montipora patula form small, encrusting colonies or tiered plates that are brownish in color with lighter borders.[3][4] These plates have free edges and can reach over 2 metres (7 ft) across.[5] Corallites are irregular in height and are generally small.[5] Around the corallites are small papillae, that are usually tan in color.[5][3] Polyps are usually purple in color.[4]
Distribution & habitat
[edit]Montipora patula is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.[4] This species prefers shallow reef environments living along reef flats.[3][5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Nuñez Lendo, C.I. (2024). "Montipora patula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T132942A165641665. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T132942A165641665.en. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ringed Rice Coral, Montipora patula". marinelifephotography.com. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- 1 2 3 "Corals of Hawai'i". Hawai'i Coral Reef Network. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- 1 2 3 "Montipora patula". SeaLifeBase. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- 1 2 3 4 "Montipora patula". Corals of the World. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
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