Halomitra pileus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Halomitra pileus forms large, irregularly shaped domes whose bases grow to conform to the substrate. This species is common on lagoon reefs and pinnacles, but can also be found on some seaward reefs.

Young specimen.

Created 10 April 2020
Updated 8 June 2023

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