Acropora dendrum (Bassett-Smith, 1890) |
photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
Family: | Acroporidae () | |||
Max. size: | 100 cm COLD (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs only on upper reef slopes where Acropora diversity is high (Ref. 846). Also on reef margins exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 98471). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | ||||
Country info: |
|