Species Type:
Corals, Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Yellow star coral
Size:
The branches of yellow star coral can grow up to three inches (7.62 centimeters) tall.
Diet:
Yellow star coral have special algae—called zooxanthellae– in their tissues that photosynthesize the sun's rays into energy/food.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific region and the Red Sea, yellow star coral can be found in shallow, clear waters.
Details:
Yellow star corals are pulsing corals, expanding and contracting its feathery polyps every few seconds. This species is usually pale pink or white in color with slightly darker polyps.