Paragoniastrea australensis, also known as the Lesser star coral, is a species of stony corals in the family Merulinidae. It occurs in shallow water in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Paragoniastrea australensis 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
- Colpophyllia natans
- Oulophyllia crispa
- Leptoria phrygia
- Pseudodiploria clivosa
- Coscinaraea monile
- Pseudodiploria strigosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleractinia
- Family
- Merulinidae
- Genus
- Paragoniastrea
- Species
- Paragoniastrea australensis
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