Acropora horrida (Dana, 1846)
Blue staghorn
Acropora horrida
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 98471. Turbid water around fringing reefs (Ref. 846). On subtidal protected deep-water flats, sandy slopes and lagoons (Ref. 98471).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4cde) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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