Pocillopora bairdi [Pocillopora bairdi]
Description
Commonly encountered on reef areas where branching corals thrive, this species forms sturdy-looking clumps of interwoven branches. Divers may observe the colony’s intricate texture and the way it attracts small fish and invertebrates to the protected spaces between branches.
Where To See Pocillopora bairdi
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Birdsnest Coral
Pocillopora
|
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