Hydnophora rigida, commonly known as horn coral, are found in reefs and are in the genus Hydnophora. They were first described by James Dwight Dana in 1846. Their color is naturally green and brown, or sometimes cream. They can also become fluorescent green and cyano-red emission.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Hydnophora rigida being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Echinopora horrida
- Montipora digitata
- Acropora abrotanoides
- Acropora florida
- Acropora hemprichii
- Acropora muricata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleractinia
- Family
- Merulinidae
- Genus
- Hydnophora
- Species
- Hydnophora rigida
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