Staghorn coral (Acropora monticulosa)

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Close up of Acropora monticulosa

© Dave Burdick / www.guamreeflife.com
Acropora monticulosa showing branch detail

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Branches of Acropora monticulosa

© Charlie Veron / From Coral ID (Veron and Stafford-Smith, 2002)
Acropora monticulosa

© Gustav Paulay / Florida Museum of Natural History
Acropora monticulosa in habitat

© Dave Burdick / www.guamreeflife.com
Acropora monticulosa; side view

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Long shot of Acropora monticulosa

© Dave Burdick / www.guamreeflife.com
Acropora monticulosa showing branches at approximately maximum length for the species

© Charlie Veron / From Coral ID (Veron and Stafford-Smith, 2002)
Acropora monticulosa showing conical branches caused by extreme wave action

© Charlie Veron / From Coral ID (Veron and Stafford-Smith, 2002)
Acropora monticulosa in natural habitat

© Dave Burdick / www.guamreeflife.com