massive starlet coral (siderastrea siderea) in Siderastrea siderea thrives in shallow tropical waters, particularly in coral reefs and rocky substrates, where it can receive ample sunlight for photosynthesis.
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siderastrea sidereaESA Categories -reef corals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

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  • Common Names

    massive starlet coral

  • Regions

    MexicoBarbadosColombia

  • Population

    The population of Siderastrea siderea is estimated to be in the range of thousands to millions, varying across different regions of its distribution.

  • Habitat

    Siderastrea siderea thrives in shallow tropical waters, particularly in coral reefs and rocky substrates, where it can receive ample sunlight for photosynthesis.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    Approximately 2-3 lb... and Around 50-100 years

Regions

Mexico, Barbados, Colombia, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Saint Lucia, Costa Rica, United States of America, United States, Venezuela, Saint Martin (French part), Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Bonaire, Curacao, Cuba

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