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