Pocillopora eydouxi

Milne Edwards & Haime, 1860

Antler Coral

Range: Western and Central Pacific Ocean, and also reported along the western coast of Mexico.

Natural Environment: Inhabits exposed reef fronts where current is strong and is seen at depths between 15 to 30 feet (5 - 10 m).

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 dark green or brown.

Shown here for identification only.

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