Pavona cactus
| Scientific name | Pavona cactus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Forsskål |
| Year of description | 1775 |
| IUCN category (World) | VU |
| Family | Agariciidae |
| Genus | Pavona |
Introduction
Pavona cactus is a salt water cnidarian.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Size5 - 20 cm
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StructureReefplate
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Typecoral with small polyps
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Size5 - 20 cm
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StructureReefplate
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Typecoral with small polyps
How to recognize This cnidarian ?
Pavona cactus measures between 5 and 20 cm. This cnidarian is bicolore with a predominantly vert and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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SociabilityThe following information corresponds to the mode of sociability once sexual maturity has been reached.living in colonies
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Dietnot specified
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Way of livingdiurnalAn animal is said to be diurnal when it lives during the day.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Larva typeplanula
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Pavona cactus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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