Porites latistella
Quelch, 1886
Description: Colonies are thin basal laminae and twisted flattened branches. Corallites are aligned in irregular rows along the branches.
Color: Pale brown.
Habitat: Shallow protected reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar Species: Porites sillimaniana. Corallites are similar to those of P. cylindrica.
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Nemenzo (1971). Identification guide: Nishihira and Veron (1995).
Colonies are usually composed of branches and flat plates. Papua New Guinea Photograph: Charlie Veron
A colony composed mostly of twisted branches. Cebu, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron
Colony in shallow water composed of thick compact branches. Seychelles Photograph: Charlie Veron
Corallite detail. Icon diagrams of fully developed corallite characters.
Detail of branches and laminae. Cebu, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron