Acropora akajimensis [Acropora akajimensis]
Description
Underwater, Acropora akajimensis typically appears as a branching coral with slender, closely spaced tips that give it a crisp, intricate silhouette. Divers may see small fish hovering near the branches, using the coral’s structure for shelter and quick darting cover. Its presence is a good sign of a reef that still supports complex, living coral habitat.
Where To See Acropora akajimensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Antler Coral
Acropora
|
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