Great Star Coral
This photo shows a large dome of healthy Great Star Coral.
| Name: | Great Star Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Montastraea cavernosa |
| Family: | Star Corals |
| Taxonomic: | Montastraeidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | up to 8 ft. |
| Depth Range: | Various depths (0 – 130 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
This Coral forms large, rounded domes or wide, flat plates covered with smooth, round bumps. Its colors range from green and yellow-brown to gray.