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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