Palauastrea [Palauastrea]

Description

Palauastrea is a genus within the Astrocoeniidae family, known for its small, encrusting to massive colonies. The genus is distinguished by its tightly packed corallites that give the surface a finely textured appearance. These corals are predominantly found in the Indo-Pacific region, thriving in a range of environments from shallow to moderately deep reef systems. Palauastrea corals play a role in the biodiversity and structure of coral reef ecosystems, providing habitat and shelter for various marine species.

Species
Yabe's Pillar Coral
Yabe's Pillar Coral [Palauastrea yabei]
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Reticulated Pillar Coral
Reticulated Pillar Coral [Palauastrea ramosa]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Family Astrocoeniidae
Astrocoeniidae
Statistics
  • Species 2