Family: |
Acroporidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 52 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
Colonies: submassive or laminar. Corallites: small; some exsert, some immersed; separated by papillae or tuberculae of about one corallite diameter. Dull brown or green; bright blue. Tips of papillae; distinctively colored (Ref. 846). |
Biology: |
Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Most reef environments (Ref. 846). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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