Carribean Star Coral
Orbicella annularis
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–2000 m
- IUCN status: EN
A reef building coral of the Caribbean whose mounding colonies once dominated shallow reefs, and which has even turned up in a submarine cave at ten metres. It relies on algae living in its tissues for energy, and disease and bleaching have left the species endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Merulinidae › Orbicella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 758260.
FAQ
- How deep does the Carribean Star Coral live?
- The Carribean Star Coral (Orbicella annularis) is typically found at 0–2000 m.