Pleuractis paumotensis

Pleuractis paumotensis (Stutchbury, 1833)
Elongate mushroom coral

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Family:	Fungiidae ()
Max. size:	25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:	Specimens of this species are elongate (up to 25 by 13 cm), thick, and heavy, and may have an elevated central portion (tentacular lobe). The septa are neatly arranged, subequal and have very fine dentations giving the coral a smooth appearance, and the attachment scar is often not discernible (Ref. 269).
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 July 2022 (A3c) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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