Anacropora [Anacropora]

Description

Anacropora is known for its slender, branching forms that somewhat resemble antlers. These corals are less common than their relatives in the genus Acropora and tend to inhabit shallower waters. Anacropora corals possess small, inconspicuous corallites and have a more fragile structure. They are found in a variety of colors and are important contributors to the biodiversity and structural complexity of coral reefs.

Species

Branched Acropora Coral [Anacropora forbesi]

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Mat Anacropora Coral [Anacropora matthai]

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Reticulated Acropora Coral [Anacropora reticulata]

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Spiny Anacropora Coral [Anacropora spinosa]

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Taxonomy