Acropora cervicornis
Staghorn coral
Hirschgeweih-Koralle
Geweikoraal
Acropore bois-de-cerf
Coral cuerno de ciervo
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species can be found between 0 and 55 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 300 cm
- Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
- Animal with fast growth
- Lives in partnership with algae
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.