Montipora setosa
Nemenzo, 1976
Description: Colonies are small bushes of short, highly contorted anastomosing branches that grade into verrucae. Branches usually have flattened tips. A small number of thecal papillae may be found around each corallite.
Color: Brown with pale tips.
Habitat: Shallow protected reef environments.
Abundance: Rare.
Similar Species: Montipora capitata, which has less compact branches and more distinctive verrucae. See also M. samarensis.
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Nemenzo (1976).
An open colony with well developed verrucae. Apo Island, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron
Skeletal detail. Drawing: Geoff Kelly
Showing the typically bushy appearance of the top of colonies. Cebu, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron