Husbandry
“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Acropora plantaginea
(Lamarck, 1816)
Characters: Colonies are small and caespitose or corymbose, forming compact bushes. Axial corallites are dome-shaped and short but conspicuous. Radial corallites are thick walled, short and mostly appressed but sometimes becoming elongate tubes on the sides of branches.
Colour: Yellow-brown, blue and pink.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Common.
Similar species: Acropora secale
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Lamarck¿s original description/specimens.
Acropora plantaginea
(Lamarck, 1816)
Characters: Colonies are small and caespitose or corymbose, forming compact bushes. Axial corallites are dome-shaped and short but conspicuous. Radial corallites are thick walled, short and mostly appressed but sometimes becoming elongate tubes on the sides of branches.
Colour: Yellow-brown, blue and pink.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments.
Abundance: Common.
Similar species: Acropora secale
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic reference: Lamarck¿s original description/specimens.
