Euphyllia paradivisa
Veron, 1990
Description: Skeletons are very similar to those of Euphyllia glabrescens. Polyps have branching tentacles almost identical to those of E. divisa.
Color: Pale greenish-grey with lighter tentacle tips.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments protected from wave action.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar Species: Euphyllia glabrescens, E. paraglabrescens and E. paraancora can only be distinguished by the characters of polyp tentacles. Euphyllia yaeyamaensis is similar, but has both skeletal and tentacle distinctions.
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Veron (1990a). Identification guide: Nishihira and Veron (1995).
Branch ends with tentacles extended. Bolinao, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron
Branch ends with tentacles retracted. Bolinao, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron
Branch ends with tentacles extended. Bolinao, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron
Skeletal detail. Branch ends.