Millepora alcicornis

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Branching fire-coral
Verzweigte Feuerkoralle
Vertakt brandkoraal
Corail de feu ramifié
Coral de fuego ramificado
Corallo di fuoco

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 45 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 50 cm

Relationship with humans

The species is irritant
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.