Acropora monticulosa

(Bruggemann, 1879)

Acropora monticulosa

Range: Indo-West and Central Pacific Ocean.

Natural Environment: Inhabits upper reef slopes and usually seen at depths between 3 to 40 feet (1 - 12 m) and often exposed at low tides.

General Husbandry: See Acropora abrolhosensis for suggested aquarium husbandry, except for swifter water movement - WM 3 and brighter light, PAR 450+ and if possible, water surges.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Acroporidae

Genus: Acropora

FYI: In the wild, has an encrusting base with stubby upward fingers. Those found near the surface/wave area, are quite colorful; with bright blue a common color with contrasting color branch tips.