Montipora cactus
Montipora cactus Bernard, 1897
Montipora cactus
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Sheltered environments; especially sheltered lagoons with turbid water and soft substrates (Ref. 846).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 April 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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