Porites lutea
Mountain coral
Gelbe Rotmeerkoralle 
Corail poreux montagneux
Coral montículo 
Madrepora viola
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 35 Meters.
- Very common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 700 cm
- Diameter of the polyp : 2 mm
- 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 exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!