Montastraea cavernosa (Linnaeus, 1766)
Great star coral
Montastraea cavernosa
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Faviidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 113 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean: Bermuda to Brazil and Mexico to Gabon.
Diagnosis:  Colonies are massive, forming boulders or domes, or are flat plates. Corallites are variable but are usually conical and exsert. Long and short septa strongly alternate, with alternate septa joined to the columella. Commonly green, brown, grey, or orange.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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