Oulophyllia levis
Nemenzo, 1959
Description: Colonies are thick plates or are hemispherical. Valleys are usually perpendicular to the margins of plates, and are sinuous towards colony centres. They are short, broad (up to 20 mm), V-shaped and have sharp upper margins. Columellae are weakly developed.
Color: Greenish- or yellowish-brown walls with yellow, green or pink valley floors.
Habitat: Most reef environments.
Abundance: Uncommon.
Similar Species: Oulophyllia crispa, which is less colourful and has slightly larger valleys with less developed columellae.
Taxonomic note: This species was previously considered a synonym of Oulophyllia crispa. Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Nemenzo (1959). Identification guide: Nemenzo (1986).
A small massive colony. Calamian Islands, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron
Valley detail. Vietnam Photograph: Charlie Veron
Valley detail. Ryukyu Islands, Japan Photograph: Charlie Veron
Skeletal detail. Showing valleys.
Valley detail. Calamian Islands, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron