Features: colonies are clusters corymbs, with prostrate or cushion-shaped depending on the length of the branches. The branches are fine and delicate. The axial corallites are long and tubular. The radial corallites are arranged in tiers, well-structured but not arranged in rosettes.
Color: cream, brown, blue or pink. The tentacles are often extended during the day.
Similar species: A. tenuis, which has thicker branches and radial corallites arranged in rosettes. (See also A, insignis).
Habitat: many areas of the reef, from the tops are more exposed to the more turbid lakes.
Distribution: common in some areas.
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