Acropora pharaonis (Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1860)
Acropora coral
Acropora pharaonis
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Sheltered reef slopes (Ref. 846) and lagoons (Ref. 86439). In khor channels characterized by a fast current flow where it is attached to rocks in isolated clumps (Ref. 102838).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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