Siderastrea siderea

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Massive starlet coral
Massive Sternchenkoralle
Glad sterretjeskoraal
Corail lisse à petites étoiles
Coral de estrellitas liso

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 80 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm
Diameter of the polyp : 4 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.

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