| Veron Description: | |
|---|---|
| Identifying Characteristics | Colonies are arborescent with cylindrical branches but may be corymbose, with horizontally fused basal branches which have upturned ends. They may form stands more than 5 metres across. Branches are smaller than thosse of the large staghorn Acropora species. Radial corallites are of mixed sizes with projecting lower lips. |
| Colour | Pale to dark brown or blue, often with plate blue tips. |
| Abundance | Usually uncommon but may be a dominant species |