Staghorn Coral [Anacropora]
Description
Anacropora grows in upright, staghorn-shaped branches that create a striking, sculpted look on the reef. Divers frequently see schooling fish weaving through the branches, and the coral’s branching structure can make the whole area feel like a living 3D maze.
Species
Branched Acropora Coral
Anacropora forbesi
Reticulated Acropora Coral
Anacropora reticulata
Spiny Anacropora Coral
Anacropora spinosa
False Flower Coral
Anacropora matthaii
False Flower Coral
Anacropora pillai
False Flower Coral
Anacropora puertogalerae
False Flower Coral
Anacropora spumosa
Anacropora tapera
Anacropora tapera
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
Statistics
- Species 8