Acropora palifera (Catspaw Coral) – Natural White Coral Colony on Transparent Display Stand A beautiful natural specimen of Acropora palifera, commonly known as Catspaw Coral, featuring an impressive branching structure and intricate skeletal details. This attractive colony displays several thick, flattened, and club-shaped branches extending in different directions, creating a broad, sculptural formation with a remarkable three-dimensional presence. The surface is densely covered with small, raised corallites, forming a fascinating textured pattern reminiscent of delicate floral structures. Particularly striking are the rounded and flattened branch tips, where the intricate skeletal architecture becomes especially visible. Its natural coloration ranges from pure white to soft ivory and pale cream, with subtle tonal variations that enhance the depth and complexity of the formation. The reverse reveals the robust branching structure and portions of the original rocky base, highlighting the authentic marine origin of this specimen. Presented on a transparent plastic display stand, the coral can be admired from different angles while maintaining an elegant and discreet presentation. Coral dimensions: 16.5 × 16 × 11.5 cm A distinctive marine natural history specimen, ideal for coral collections, cabinets of curiosities, educational displays, or sophisticated interiors inspired by the natural world. Legally imported with CITES permit: IT/IM/2022/MCE/05019 Attention bidders from outside EU: This lot requires specific cites custom clearance procedures to be shipped outside Italy and then imported in your Country. We strongly discourage bidders from outside the European Union to make offers.