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Solenastrea bournoni Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1849 Smooth star coral |
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| Family: | Faviidae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Colonies are massive forming hemispherical domes with smooth or slightly irregular surfaces. Corallite rims forms conspicuous dark circles. Tentacles which may be extended during the day are long, giving colonies a ragged appearance. Cream or tan in color with colorless or green polyps. | |||
| Biology: | Generally shallow reefs (Ref. 415). Zooxanthellate (Ref. 116012). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 01 June 2021 Ref. 123251) | |||
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