Elkhorn Coral
| Name: | Elkhorn Coral |
| Scientific Name: | Acropora palmata |
| Family: | Branching Corals |
| Taxonomic: | Acroporidae |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | up to 12 ft. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Coral has flattened branches that look like antlers, with small tubular corallites along the surface. Its color ranges from brown to yellow-brown, often with pale edges at the tips.
Elkhorn Coral thrives in shallow areas with strong waves, where its branches grow in the same direction as the water movement.