Caulastrea cf curvata (Milne Edwards and Haime 1849). ?COTW:
Characters: Colonies
are usually small. Corallites are sometimes compact, but usually sprawl
irregularly. They are characteristically curved at the colony periphery
and average 8 millimetres diameter.
Colour: Pale
brown.
Similar
Species: Caulastrea
furcata, which can be distinguished underwater by its colour;
corallites are also more regular, larger, have more numerous septa and
better developed costae.
Habitat: Flat
substrates, often found with C.
furcata.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Fiji.