Coral

Acropora valida

Coral

A staghorn coral found from shallow reef flats to rocky foreshores, this acropora tolerates a wide spread of reef conditions down past fifty metres. Fast growing and branching, it builds reef structure with countless small polyps, and is now listed as endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207072.

FAQ

How deep does the Coral live?
The Coral (Acropora valida) is typically found at 0–51 m.