Acropora desalwii [Acropora desalwii]
Description
Divers often spot this branching coral as delicate, finger-like structures that form a complex 3D habitat. In clear water, its tips and branches can look especially crisp, and small reef fish and invertebrates frequently shelter among the branches.
Where To See Acropora desalwii
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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