Fused Staghorn Coral
Acropora prolifera
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
Fused staghorn coral arises where two other staghorn species cross, producing dense branching colonies on very shallow reef slopes and lagoon margins. It grows from near the surface down to about thirty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 288235.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fused Staghorn Coral live?
- The Fused Staghorn Coral (Acropora prolifera) is typically found at 1–30 m.