Gray, 1869
Capnella (3)
Type species: Capnella imbricata Quoy and Gaimard, 1833
Total number of species estimated: 10
Description: Colonies arborescent with branched polyparium. Polyps incurved, not retractile, grouped in catkins. Anthocodial sclerites club-shaped. Surface layer with capstans and derivations of capstans. Colour of colonies whitish, brownish. Zooxanthellae present.
Habitat: Shallow water.
Range: Widespread in tropical Indo-Pacific.