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Porites astreoides
Porites astreoides Lamarck, 1816
Mustard hill coral
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Family:  Poritidae ()
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Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Colonies are generally massive but are often encrusting. They are usually small but may be several meters across. The surface usually lumpy, sometimes smooth and nodular. Tentacles are commonly extended during the day. They are usually bright yellow to dark grey brown in color, sometimes green.
Biology:  Zooxanthellate (Ref. 116012). Reef flat (Ref. 811). In Belize, it was found in a submarine cave near Columbus Cay at a depth of 10 m (Ref. 87209).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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