831 species

Acropora cardenae

Wells, 1985

Acropora

Oken, 1815

Characters: Colonies are fine prostrate branches which divide at irregular intervals. Axial corallites are blunt. Radial corallites are widely spaced, short, appressed and nariform at branch bases becoming tubular towards their ends.

Colour: Pale brown.

Similar Species: Acropora torihalimeda.

Habitat: Protected lower reef slopes.

Abundance: Locally common.

COTW History since Veron (2000a)
  • Family: All families are currently under review
  • Genus/species: No change