Species Name: Pocillopora damicornis

Authority: (Linnaeus, 1758)

Common Name: Rasberry/Birdnest/Cauliflower Coral

Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: Red Sea to Eastern Africa

Natural Environment: Branching/cluster-like species usually found close to the surface along reef edges and has a wide degree of variability among colonies.

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 73 to 79°F (23 - 26°C). Mostly light brown with very fuzzy polyps, and common in the trade. Generally needs good water quality, very good water movement and strong lighting. Also quite aggressive and has short 1 inch (2.5 cm) sweeper tentacles.