Family: |
Acroporidae () |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from Sri Lanka, north to Ogasawara Island, south to Australia, then east to Fiji. |
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Biology: |
Found in subtidal areas on submerged reef tops, ledges in walls and rocky slopes. Often found in indentations or crevices in reef surface (Ref. 86439). Also in wave-washed lagoon margins (Ref. 98471). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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