Fused Staghorn Coral

Acropora prolifera

Fused Staghorn Coral

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.