Pocillopora grandis
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