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Lobed star coral
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Lobed star coral

Orbicella annularis

Group
Coral
Family
Merulinidae

Where to see it

Known from Bonaire, Curaçao, Bay Islands and 2 more places.

  • BonaireReefs island-wideBest August to October.
  • CuraçaoBest August to October. Possible in July and November.

Also seen in Bay Islands, Belize and Mexican Caribbean.

Source: GBIF and dive operators.

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