Leptoseris amitoriensis
Veron, 1990
Description: Colonies are tiers or whorls of broad fronds with fluted edges. Corallites are widely spaced and are approximately in rows parallel to the frond margins. They are small and superficial becoming smaller towards the frond margins.
Color: Pale to dark brown.
Habitat: Lower reef slopes protected from wave action.
Abundance: Rare.
Similar Species: None.
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Veron (1990a). Identification guide: Nishihira and Veron (1995).
A large monospecific stand. Ryukyu Islands, Japan Photograph: Hiroyuki Yokochi
Leptoseris amitoriensis (above) with L. gardineri (below). Calamian Islands, Philippines Photograph: Charlie Veron
Detail of fronds. Ryukyu Islands, Japan Photograph: Hiroyuki Yokochi
Skeletal detail. Showing corallites.