Double Star Coral

Diploastrea heliopora

Double Star Coral

The double star coral forms massive domes patterned with evenly spaced, neatly walled corallites, found from a few metres down to about fifty six. In Palau its bleaching varies, and its colour shifts noticeably as it bleaches.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Diploastraeidae › Diploastrea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207417.

FAQ

How deep does the Double Star Coral live?
The Double Star Coral (Diploastrea heliopora) is typically found at 3–56 m.