Star Coral [Astreopora longisepta]
Description
Astreopora longisepta can appear as a branching or plate-like colony with elongated, distinct septa that give it a sculpted, comb-like texture. Divers often notice its surface ridges and the way the coral’s structure breaks up sunlight into shimmering highlights. It’s a rewarding species to examine slowly, since the pattern becomes clearer as you change your angle.
Where To See Star Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Moon Coral
Astreopora
|