Scientific name Stylophora | Rank Genus | |
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Similar Stylophora pistillata, Pocillopora, Seriatopora, Scleractinia, Montipora | ||
Stylophora is a genus of colonial stony corals in the family Pocilloporidae. They are commonly known as cat's paw corals or birdsnest corals. They are native to the Red Sea, the Indo-Pacific region and eastwards as far as the Pitcairn Islands.
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Characteristics
Members of this genus form small bushes. The finger-like branches vary in width and have blunt tips. The growth forms and colours are variable, depending on the level of light and the amount of water movement. The colour may be orange, pink, magenta, purple, green or brown.
Species
The following species are listed in the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS):
References
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