Etikkahapanta
Etikkahapanta, scientific name Acropora digitifera, is a species of stony coral belonging to the Acroporidae family. It is a common and widespread Indo-Pacific coral, found in shallow reef environments. This coral is characterized by its distinctive finger-like or branching growth forms, which can vary in thickness and length. The color of Etikkahapanta can range from pale brown to greenish or bluish hues, often depending on the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) it hosts within its tissues.
Etikkahapanta plays a crucial role in reef ecosystems by providing habitat and shelter for a diverse array
The health of Etikkahapanta populations is closely monitored as an indicator of overall reef health. They are