Acropora (Acropora granulosa )
DETAILED INFORMATION
Family:
Acroporidae
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Anthozoa
Order:
Scleractinia
Genus:
Acropora
Type:
particularly on reef slopes that are protected from wave action (1) (3). It is seldom found in shallow water
Diet:
but is common in clear water on reef walls and lower reef slopes
Size:
usually below depths of 15 metres (4) (6) (7). It may be found to depths of 40 metres (1) (6).More >>Species found in a similar habitatStaghorn coral(Acropora dendrum)Fleshy artichoke coral(Acanthastrea maxima)Greasy grouper(Epinephelus tauvina)
Height:
Anthozoa
Skin Type:
Acropora biology
Favourite Food:
Like many corals
Average Litter Size:
called zooxanthellae. The algae gain a safe
Main Prey:
stable environment within the coral's tissues
Predators:
while the coral receives nutrients produced by the algae through photosynthesis. While
Special Features:
on average
Habitat:
staghorn corals such as Acropora granulosa have a special symbiotic relationship with algae
