Pocillopora grandis

  • Antler coral
  • Eydoux-Porenkoralle
  • Pocillopore corne d’élan
  • Cuerno de anta

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • Generally in an area where there is a current
  • The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size of the colony : 100 cm
  • Diameter of the polyp : 1 mm
  • Animal with fast growth
  • Lives in partnership with algae
  • The form of the animal can vary greatly

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
  • The species is classified asVulnerable