Lobophyllia rowleyensis is a species of large polyp stony corals. The coral has a number of different color variations with the largest variety found in the northern part of its range near Indonesia.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lobophyllia rowleyensis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Mycedium elephantotus
- Echinophyllia aspera
- Mycetophyllia aliciae
- Mussa angulosa
- Discosoma nummiforme
- Lithophyllon undulatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleractinia
- Family
- Lobophylliidae
- Genus
- Lobophyllia
- Species
- Lobophyllia rowleyensis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo