Astreopora myriophthalma

Porous star coral
Sternkorallen
Acropore astréopora
Coral estrella poroso
Corallo fiore

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 3 and 20 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 70 cm
Diameter of the polyp : 4 mm
Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!