Astreopora cenderawasih [Astreopora cenderawasih]
Description
Astreopora cenderawasih is a starflower coral that can appear as small mounds or plates with a distinct, star-like arrangement on the surface. Divers may find it in reef areas with good light, where its texture and color contrast nicely with surrounding sand, rubble, or other corals.
Where To See Astreopora cenderawasih
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Moon Coral
Astreopora
|
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