Colonies are massive and cerioid, with laterally compressed corallites of uneven height. Walls are acute: septa are thick, with large teeth. Columellae are barely developed. Colonies have a thick fleshy mantle which is covered by fine papillae. Colour: Very colourful: red, purple and green are the most common colours, with corallites and walls almost always of contrasting colours. Similar species: Micromussa?amakusensis. See also Acanthastrea?echinata. Habitat: Shallow reef environments especially of subtropical localities. Abundance: Sometimes common.
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