Elliptical Star Coral
| Name: | Elliptical Star Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Dichocoenia stokesii |
| Family: | Maze Corals |
| Taxonomic: | Meandrinidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | up to 15 in. |
| Depth Range: | Various depths (0 – 130 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
This Coral forms colonies that can be dome-shaped or flat like plates, with corallites that vary in shape. They may be elliptical, circular, or even Y-shaped. Its color is usually brown, yellow-brown, or tan.