Porites cylindrica
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
- Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
- Animal with slow growth
- Lives in partnership with algae
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!