Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis)

Staghorn coral is a branching coral with cylindrical branches ranging from a few centimeters to over 6.5 feet (2 m) in length. This coral exhibits the fastest growth of all known western Atlantic corals, with branches increasing in length by 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) per year. Staghorn coral has been one of the three most important Caribbean corals in terms of its contribution to reef growth and fish habitat.

Assessing and genotyping threatened staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis nurseries during restoration in southeast Dominican Republic [PeerJ]

Acropora cervicornis

Close-up of staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) showing terminal corallites and open polyps. Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. - SuperStock

Acropora Cervicornis - Staghorn Coral #01101 – RocknReefs Inc.

Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) in a shallow coral reef, close up. This coral is also home to tiny fishes to hide from bigger predators. Nature Stock Photos

Staghorn Coral - Acropora cervicornis - Stony Corals - - Caribbean Reefs

Image of Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis) skeleton, view from above (photo)

Caribbean Acropora species: aAcropora cervicornis, or staghorn coral;

Coral Restoration

a A chemically cleaned, dry skeleton of a threatened staghorn coral

Conservation Education Society - Happy Biodiversity Monday! Today we introduce a sedentary yet important animal, Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis). This hard coral is an important reef builder as its branches can grow

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