Double Star Coral
Diploastrea heliopora
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 3–56 m
- IUCN status: LC
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.