Acropora elegans [Acropora elegans]
Description
Acropora elegans typically appears as a branching coral with compact, well-defined structure that can create small “nurseries” for reef life. Divers may notice different shades across the colony, with light catching the branch tips as they extend into the flow. It’s a classic sight on healthy reefs, where the surrounding fish often use the branches for cover.
Where To See Acropora elegans
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Antler Coral
Acropora
|
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