Favia stelligera

  • Knob coral
  • Kleine Sterkoralle
  • Favia étoilée
  • Coral estrellado
  • Corallo a stella

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 1 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 8 mm
  • Lives in partnership with algae
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The form of the animal can vary greatly

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!