Porous Star Coral
Astreopora myriophthalma
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 3–20 m
- IUCN status: LC
The porous star coral grows across most reef habitats apart from turbid water, in shallow tropical depths between about three and twenty metres. Curiously, small bivalves live completely sealed inside its skeleton, gaining food and shelter while what the coral gets in return is still unclear.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Astreopora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207128.
FAQ
- How deep does the Porous Star Coral live?
- The Porous Star Coral (Astreopora myriophthalma) is typically found at 3–20 m.