thin birdsnest coral
| Scientific name | Seriatopora hystrix |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Dana |
| Year of description | 1846 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Pocilloporidae |
| Genus | Seriatopora |
Introduction
Seriatopora hystrix, commonly known as thin birdsnest coral, is a salt water cnidarian.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Size20 - 30 cm
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StructureBranch
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Typecoral with small polyps
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Size20 - 30 cm
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StructureBranch
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Typecoral 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
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Sociabilityliving in colonies
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Dietnot specified
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Way of livingdiurnal
Reproduction
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 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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Tags
Species of the same family