Seriatopora Caliendrum

This species is the less common of the two, but is widely distributed. Branches of Seriatopora caliendrum are usually considerably thicker than those of S. hystrix, and may be fairly straight. Calices commonly have hoods, so that on thicker branched colonies there is a very close resemblance to slender Stylophora pistillata.

Scientific/Other Name(s) : Seriatopora caliendrum
Care Level : Medium
Lighting Requirements:Medium/High
Flow Requirements: Medium/High
Tank Position: medium/high
Feeding Requirements:micro-plankton and foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates

This species is the less common of the two, but is widely distributed. Branches of Seriatopora caliendrum are usually considerably thicker than those of S. hystrix, and may be fairly straight. Calices commonly have hoods, so that on thicker branched colonies there is a very close resemblance to slender Stylophora pistillata from sheltered water. However, calices of Seriatopora caliendrum run in rows and are oval.