Goniastrea stelligera is a colonial reef-building coral species found in tropical marine ecosystems, characterized by its distinctive knobby surface texture and robust calcified skeleton.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Primarily inhabits shallow tropical and subtropical coral reef environments in the Indo-Pacific region, typically at depths between 1-30 meters, preferring areas with moderate water currents and stable substrate conditions.
Ecological Role
Critical component of coral reef ecosystems, providing habitat structure for marine organisms, contributing to marine biodiversity, and supporting complex ecological interactions within reef communities.
HEAD SENSORYPolyps with basic chemosensory capabilities, capable of detecting environmental changes and potential predators
BODY STRUCTUREColonial coral with massive, rounded growth form, featuring prominent knob-like protrusions and interlocking corallite structures, calcium carbonate skeleton with robust and compact arrangement
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: NPS - Larry Basch
