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Lesser Starlet Coral

 Aspect:

Flat encrusting formation of small, deep-cored corallites.

Population: Common.
Notable feature:

Colour usually grey-blue.   

Environment: Found at depths of a few metres to 15 or 20 metres.
Behaviour: Polyps extend at night.
  • French designation: Petit Corail Starlette
  • Latin designation: Siderastrea radians
  • Latin family: Siderastreidae
  • Size (cm): 30