Stephanocoenia michelinii Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1848
Blushing star coral
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Astrocoeniidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Colonies are usually less than 0.3 meters across, massive to encrusting and usually form flattened domes.
Biology:  Found in shallow reef environments, especially in surge channels (Ref. 1663).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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