Caulastraea

Caulastraea is a genus of stony corals in the family Merulinidae. Species of Caulastraea are commonly found in the aquarium trade under the names candy cane coral or trumpet coral.

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KingdomAnimalia
PhylumCnidaria
ClassAnthozoa
OrderScleractinia
FamilyMerulinidae

Habitatmarine

Observations recorded1,641

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Specimen records: 92
With media: 25
Family: Merulinidae
Collections: NHMUK
Recorded in: Indonesia

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Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: Faviidae
Image: Yellow Clown Goby.jpg

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Commons category: Caulastraea
taxon name: Caulastraea
taxon rank: genus

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Caulastraea is a genus of stony corals in the family Merulinidae. Species of Caulastraea are commonly found in the aquarium trade under the names candy cane coral or trumpet coral.

== Species == The following species are currently recognized: Caulastraea connata (Ortmann, 1892) Caulastraea curvata Wijsman-Best, 1972 Caulastraea echinulata (M. Edwards & Haime, 1849) Caulastraea furcata Dana, 1846 Caulastraea tumida Matthai, 1928

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