Acroporidae

From RTAW Reefpedia

Taxonavigation Kingdom: Animalia Sub Kingdom: Eumetazoa Super Phylum: Radiata Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Anthozoa Sub Class: Hexacorallia Order: Scleractinia Family: Acroporidae Genus: Acropora - Anacropora - Astreopora - Montipora

Introduction

Characteristics

Classification

The Acroporidae family is divided into four genera^[1]:

• Acropora -
• Anacropora -
• Astreopora -
• Montipora -

Gallery

Acropora sp. Genus: Acropora

Montipora capricornus Genus: Montipora

Resources

• Need Help! Coral ID?: Part 1 - Taxonomy of Stony Corals by Eric Borneman - reefkeeping.com
• Small Polyp Scleractinia FAQ

References