Mountainous star coral. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
Mountainous star coral. Credit: NOAA Fisheries
About the Species
Mountainous star coral is native to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Its color is usually pale brown but may be deep brown with fluorescent green highlights. Mountainous star coral is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
NOAA Fisheries is committed to conserving and protecting mountainous star coral. Our scientists and partners use a variety of innovative techniques to study, learn more about, and protect this species.
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Protected Status
ESA Threatened
CITES Appendix II
SPAW Annex II
- Throughout the Wider Caribbean Region
Where They Live
The Mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) can be found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. This map depicts the entire range of species location.
World map providing approximate representation of the Mountainous star coral's range
Scientific Classification
Animalia |
Cnidaria |
Anthozoa |
Scleractinia |
Merulinidae |
Orbicella |
faveolata |
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 04/29/2022