Goniastrea
Goniastrea is a genus of stony corals belonging to the family Faviidae. These corals are characterized by their massive, encrusting, or thamnasterioid growth forms. The corallites, which house individual polyps, are typically polygonal and closely packed together, often sharing common walls. The septa, which are the radial partitions within the corallite, are usually prominent and can be of varying lengths. Goniastrea corals are found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting a range of reef environments from shallow lagoons to deeper reef slopes.
The color of Goniastrea species can vary widely, often displaying shades of brown, green, grey, or pink,