Moon Coral [Diploastrea]

Description

Moon Coral forms rounded, boulder-like colonies with a distinctive, “moon” or dome-shaped look. Divers often notice its thick, fleshy texture and subtle color variations, with small openings where polyps extend. In good light, the colony’s surface can look almost velvety as it catches the current.

Species

Double-star Coral

Diploastrea heliopora

Taxonomy