Critically Endangered
Coral (Staghorn)
Acropora cervicornis
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About
Corals are marine invertebrates that form large colonies and build reef structures. Staghorn coral is a branching coral species that is an important reef-builder in the Caribbean. Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Habitat
Shallow tropical waters of the Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic Ocean
Diet
Filter feeder - plankton and sugars produced by symbiotic algae
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Fun Facts
- Coral reefs support over 25% of all marine species despite covering less than 0.1% of the ocean floor.
- Corals get their color from symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae that live within their tissues.
- Staghorn coral can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) per year under ideal conditions.
Conservation
StatusCritically Endangered
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