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Acropora

Acropora palmata

(Lamarck, 1816)

Elkhorn Coral

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Caribbean

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow outer reef slopes exposed to wave action and seen to depths of about 65 feet (20 m).

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Cnidaria

    Class: Anthozoa

    Subclass: Hexacorallia

    Order: Scleractinia

    Family: Acroporidae

    Genus: Acropora

FYI: Probably the largest growing of all Acropora, with colonies attaining 12 feet (4 m) across and 6 feet (2 m) in height. Has very thick tapered branches and is a protected species!

 Acropora palmata (Elkhorn Coral)
Photo © FKNMS
Acropora palifera Acropora parilis
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