Acropora aculeus (Dana, 1846)
Bottlebrush Acropora
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Corymbose clumps colonies. Thin and spreading horizontal branches. Fine upward projecting branches. Naniform radial corallites on branch sides with slightly flaring lips. Usual color: Grey or bright blue-green or yellow. Branch tips: Yellow, lime, green, pale blue or brown.
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 98471. Inhabits upper reef slopes, lagoons (Ref. 846) and walls (Ref. 98471).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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