Seriatopora hystrix

Needle Coral
Dornige Buschkoralle
Corail-aiguille
Coral nido de pajaro
Corallo nido di uccello

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm
Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
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.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!