Porites astreoides

Mustard Hill Coral

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 60 cm
Animal with fast growth
Lives in partnership with algae

Relationship with humans

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