Pocillopora elegans

Dana, 1846

Elegans Coral

Range: Inhabits areas close to the surface/along reef edges and is seen at depths between 3 to 65 feet (1 - 20 m).

Natural Environment: Branching/cluster-like species usually found close to the surface along reef edges

Aquarium Suitability: Not purposely collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Anthozoa

Subclass: Hexacorallia

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Pocilloporidae

Genus: Pocillopora

FYI: In the wild, usually cream, brown, or pink.

Shown here for identification only.

Should it become available, see Pocillopora damicornis for suggested aquarium husbandry.