thin birdsnest coral

Scientific name Seriatopora hystrix
Descriptor Dana
Year of description 1846
IUCN category LC
Family Pocilloporidae
Genus Seriatopora
Seriatopora hystrix Seriatopora hystrix

Introduction

Seriatopora hystrix, commonly known as thin birdsnest coral, is a salt water cnidarian.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Size
    20 - 30 cm
  • Structure
    Branch
  • Type
    coral with small polyps
  • Size
    20 - 30 cm
  • Structure
    Branch
  • Type
    coral with small polyps

How to recognize the thin birdsnest coral ?

The thin birdsnest coral measures between 20 and 30 cm. This cnidarian is bicolore with a predominantly rose and blanc body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • Sociability
    living in colonies
  • Diet
    not specified
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Reproduction

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

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What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Depth
    0 - 180 m

Biotope presentation

The thin birdsnest coral is most often found at a depth between 0m and 180m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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