Acanthastrea echinata (Dana, 1846)

(Fig. 38–39)

Material: ZUTC Cnid. 1030, colony fragment, Larak Island, 26° 53' 0.7" N, 56° 20' 51.3" E, Coll. J. Vajed Samiei, November 2010.

Identification guide: Veron (2000)

Notes for local identification: Colonies are light or dark brown. The fleshy tissue masks the underlying septal teeth. The retraction of polyps during the day form concentric folds.

Abundance: Uncommon.

Depth of occurrence: About 3 m.