Dr. John Edward Norwood "Charlie" Veron, Australien
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We would like to thank Dr. Charlie Veron (Corals of the World) for the first two beautiful photos of Pocillopora brevicornis.
This Pocillopora species prefers to settle in areas of shallow reef environments and rocky reef fronts that are exposed to strong wave action.
Colors: The stony coral usually has a pale yellowish coloration, but it can also develop more intense hues such as blue or pink.
Similar species: Pocillopora damicornis from exposed sites differs only in that it is less compact and has fewer spherical branches.
Synonyms:
Pocillopora brevicornis setchelli Hoffmeister, 1925 - unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
Pocillopora setchelli Hoffmeister, 1925 - unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
This Pocillopora species prefers to settle in areas of shallow reef environments and rocky reef fronts that are exposed to strong wave action.
Colors: The stony coral usually has a pale yellowish coloration, but it can also develop more intense hues such as blue or pink.
Similar species: Pocillopora damicornis from exposed sites differs only in that it is less compact and has fewer spherical branches.
Synonyms:
Pocillopora brevicornis setchelli Hoffmeister, 1925 - unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
Pocillopora setchelli Hoffmeister, 1925 - unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
