Favia fragum

  • Golfball coral
  • Golfballkoralle
  • Golfbalkoraal
  • Corail balle de golf
  • Cupulita de coral;Bola de golf

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 4 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 7 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