Pavona clavus

(Dana, 1846)

Star Column Coral

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread, even to the Galapagos Islands.

Natural Environment: Inhabits tidal zones and upper reef slopes and usually seen at depths between 6 - 50 feet (2 - 15 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Agariciidae

Genus: Pavona

FYI: Shown here for information only.

Should it become available, see Pavona cactus for suggested aquarium husbandry, except increase lighting intensity - PAR 350 - 550.