Goniastrea [Goniastrea]
Description
Goniastrea is a genus of stony corals that form massive, hemispherical colonies. The corals are characterized by their small, closely packed corallites with a distinct wall pattern. These species are common in the Indo-Pacific region, where they contribute to the structural complexity and biodiversity of coral reefs.
Species

Retracta Coral [Goniastrea retracta]
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Edwardsi Coral [Goniastrea edwardsi]
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Pectinata Coral [Goniastrea pectinata]
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Aspera Coral [Goniastrea aspera]
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Reticulata Coral [Goniastrea reticulata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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Family |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
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Statistics
- Species 5