Acropora humilis (Dana, 1846)
Finger coral
Acropora humilis
photo by FAO

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size:  19.9 cm BRL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:  A corymbose growth form distinguishes this spcies. Individual branches form fat fingers, 0.1-0.25 cm in diameter and less than 20 cm in length, with little secondary branching. Due to solid construction, these species is found on exposed reefs throughout its range in shallow to intermediate depths (Ref. 269).
Biology:  Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Found on exposed reefs throughout its range in shallow to intermediate depths (Ref. 269) on reef tops, upper slopes and submerged reefs (Ref. 86439). Also on reef flats (Ref. 98471).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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