Starry Cup Coral [Acanthastrea echinata]
Description
Divers often notice this coral’s distinctive, cup-like corallites that can look dotted or “starry” across the colony. In clear water, the surface texture and subtle color variations stand out, especially when light catches the raised centers. With patience, you may also spot small reef fish or invertebrates using the coral’s structure for cover.
Where To See Starry Cup Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Artichoke Coral
Acanthastrea
|
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