Antler Coral
Pocillopora grandis
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 0–4800 m
- IUCN status: LC
A branching reef coral that throws up antler like arms, it grows across most reef settings and is most at home on fore reef slopes. A feather star sometimes wedges itself among its branches, riding the colony like a passenger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Pocilloporidae › Pocillopora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 206952.
FAQ
- How deep does the Antler Coral live?
- The Antler Coral (Pocillopora grandis) is typically found at 0–4800 m.