Round starlet coral
Siderastrea siderea
(Ellis & Solander, 1786)
Description:
Large hemispherical boulders on the reef, up to 180 cm in diameter. Similar to Siderastrea radians , but the cups are shallower and larger. Cups to 5 mm across, with 50-60 septa per cup (S. siderea corallite).
Color:
Light brown.
Habitat:
Generally present above 40 m, common at about 10 m. At sheltered locations.
Distribution:
Common Florida, Bahamas and Caribbean.