Elliptical Star Coral

Dichocoenia is a monotypic genus of stony coral in the family Meandrinidae. It is represented by a single species, Dichocoenia stokesii, which is commonly known as pineapple coral, elliptical star coral, or pancake star coral. It is mostly found in the Caribbean Sea and the western Atlantic Ocean. Dichocoenia stokesii has irregular calyces and its form can be either a massive, hemispherical hump or a flat, platform-like structure.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Elliptical Star 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

• Favia fragum
• Diploria labyrinthiformis
• Montastraea cavernosa
• Pseudodiploria strigosa
• Colpophyllia natans

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia

Family

Meandrinidae

Genus

Dichocoenia

Species

Dichocoenia stokesii

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