Pocillopora brevicornis [Pocillopora brevicornis]
Description
Divers can recognize this coral by its branching growth and relatively short, stout-looking branch tips. The colony’s structure creates a lively 3D habitat—ideal for hiding prey and sheltering small reef organisms—especially when the reef is busy with fish.
Where To See Pocillopora brevicornis
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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