Lesser Star Coral [Goniastrea favulus]
Description
Divers often notice this coral as small, tightly packed star-like patterns that form low, lumpy mounds. Up close, the coral’s surface looks like a mosaic of tiny ridges and valleys, creating a textured “fingerprint” effect in the reef. In clear water, its subtle colors can shift with light and angle, making it a favorite for macro photography.
Where To See Lesser Star Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Closed Brain Coral
Goniastrea
|
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