Pocillopora meandrina

Dana, 1846

Cauliflower Coral, Rose Coral

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

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow reef areas where there is rapid water movement and is seen at depths between 3 to 85 feet (1 - 25 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 cream, green or pink.

Shown here for identification only.

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