Lesson, 1834
Sarcophyton (3)
Type species: Sarcophyton lobulatum Lesson, 1834
Total number of species estimated: 40.
Description: Colonies mushroom-shaped. Surface of polyparium usually with open folds on the disc margin. Polyps dimorphic. Internal sclerites are tuberculate spindles; sclerites of surface layer are clubs. Colour of colonies yellow, brownish, greenish. Zooxanthellae present.
Habitat: Shallow water.
Range: Widespread in tropical Indo-Pacific.