Massive Starlet Coral

Siderastrea siderea, commonly known as massive starlet coral or round starlet coral, is a stony coral in the family Siderastreidae. It is found in shallow parts of the western Atlantic Ocean as solid boulder-shaped or domed structures.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Massive Starlet Coral being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Solenastrea bournoni
• Stephanocoenia intersepta
• Orbicella faveolata
• Orbicella annularis
• Coeloseris mayeri

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia

Family

Rhizangiidae

Genus

Siderastrea

Species

Siderastrea siderea

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