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Goniastrea Coral Species.

Often referred to as the 'Honeycomb Coral' (Goniastrea Retiformis), corals of the genus Goniastrea are often incorrectly lumped in by retailers and traders alike into the category 'Favia'. These corals are exclusively dome-shaped in appearance, and tend to be pinkish in coloration. Goniastreas are some of the most hardy of all stony corals, and while often sold as species of the genus Merulina, these corals should be considered much more desireable as they are much more suited to long-term captive care.

Coral species of the Genus Goniastrea include: