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Pocillopora

Pocillopora eydouxi

Milne Edwards & Haime, 1860

Antler Coral

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western and Central Pacific Ocean, and also reported along the western coast of Mexico.

Natural Environment: Inhabits exposed reef fronts where current is strong and is seen at depths between 15 to 30 feet (5 - 10 m).

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 dark green or brown.

Shown here for identification only.

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

 Pocillopora eydouxi (Antler Coral)
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 Pocillopora eydouxi (Antler Coral)
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