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Toledo-Rodriguez, D.A., A.J. Veglia, N.M. Jimenez Marrero, J.M. Gomez-Samot, C.S. McFadden, E. Weil, and N.V. Schizas. 2025. Shadows over Caribbean reefs: occurrence of a new invasive soft coral species, Xenia umbellata, in southwest Puerto Rico. Coral Reefs 44:1439-1444. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-025-02670-5.
Reference Details:
Reference Number: 46307
Type: Journal Article
Author: Toledo-Rodriguez, D.A., A.J. Veglia, N.M. Jimenez Marrero, J.M. Gomez-Samot, C.S. McFadden, E. Weil, and N.V. Schizas
Date (year): 2025
Article Title:Shadows over Caribbean reefs: occurrence of a new invasive soft coral species, Xenia umbellata, in southwest Puerto Rico
Journal Name: Coral Reefs
Volume: 44
Issue:
Pages: 1439-1444
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Keywords: Xenia umbellata, white pulse coral, Puerto Rico, new introduction
DOI: 10.1007/s00338-025-02670-5
Species Profiles and Specimens that use this Reference:

Xenia umbellata

    PR - La Parguera Natural Reserve
    PR - La Parguera Natural Reserve
    PR - Shallow reef on the northeast side of Caja de Muertos island

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/19/2025].

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