Small Polyp Stone Coral
Acropora divaricata
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 3–25 m
- IUCN status: EN
This staghorn coral spreads across reef slopes, submerged reefs and lagoons, mostly between 3 and 25 metres. Its colonies grow as thickets of branching arms, and the IUCN lists it as Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207106.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small Polyp Stone Coral live?
- The Small Polyp Stone Coral (Acropora divaricata) is typically found at 3–25 m.