Genus Solenocaulon

Gray, 1862

Solenocaulon (6)

Type species: Solenocaulon tortuosum Gray, 1862

Total number of species estimated: 10

Description: Colonies arborescent, mostly in one plane. Entire colonies consist of tubes and gutters. Colour of colonies brown, reddish. Surface layer with tuberculated rods, internal layer with needles. Zooxanthellae absent.

Habitat: On slopes and deeper parts of the reef.

Range: Indo-Pacific

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