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