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Staghorn Coral

Acropora turaki

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Description:

A type of branching coral with miniature staghorn-like branches; it can easily be mistaken for a table coral, owing to its growth pattern. It is an uncommon species.

Habitat:

This species is found in the central Indo-Pacific, and north, west and south-west Australia, occurring in shallow reef environments.

Reference Links:

Acropora turaki, ARKive - Staghorn coral videos, photos and facts - Acropora turaki

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