Ponape / Pohnpei Birdsnest (Seriatopora)
A variant of Birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
Representative Birdsnest coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A prized birdsnest from the Pohnpei (Ponape) region with thicker branches and pink-to-salmon coloration with green-tinted polyps.
📜 Backstory
Named for its collection origin in Pohnpei, Micronesia, this locale-named birdsnest became a hobby favorite for its robust growth form and color. It's an aquacultured locale strain rather than a single named clone, and is moderately priced.
Keeper tips for this variant
Slightly sturdier than thin pink hystrix; moderate-high light and moderate flow keep its color and encourage the chunky branching.
Other SPS Corals variants
Pink BirdsnestGreen / Neon BirdsnestPonape / Pink Lemonade BirdsnestGreen BirdsnestPonape BirdsnestOrange Setosa (Birdsnest)Bird of Paradise (Blue-tip)Neon Green Tip BirdsnestRed Dragon BirdsnestPink Birdsnest (Seriatopora hystrix)Green Birdsnest (Seriatopora)Bird of Paradise / Orange BirdsnestHyacinth BirdsnestGreen Tip Orange BirdsnestGreen Tip Pink BirdsnestBird of ParadiseJason Fox Enchanted Forest BirdsnestPurple Polyp Green BirdsnestWWC Purple Polyp BirdsnestBlue Zing Bird's NestYellow Bird's Nest