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Pocillopora

Pocillopora elegans

Dana, 1846

Elegans Coral

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Inhabits areas close to the surface/along reef edges and is seen at depths between 3 to 65 feet (1 - 20 m).

Natural Environment: Branching/cluster-like species usually found close to the surface along reef edges

Aquarium Suitability: Not purposely collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Cnidaria

    Class: Anthozoa

    Subclass: Hexacorallia

    Order: Scleractinia

    Family: Pocilloporidae

    Genus: Pocillopora

FYI: In the wild, usually cream, brown, or pink.

Shown here for identification only.

Should it become available, see Pocillopora damicornis for suggested aquarium husbandry.

 Pocillopora elegans (Elegans Coral)
Photo © Wayne Shang
 Pocillopora elegans (Elegans Coral)
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