Pavona cactus

Pavona cactus (Forsskål, 1775)

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Family:	Agariciidae ()
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Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Found along the neritic zone, in reef areas (Ref. 97241), particularly in upper reef slopes, especially those of fringing reefs, in turbid water away from wave action and lagoons (Ref 98471). A predatory carnivore (Ref. 97241). Has a high bleaching level and moderate to high estimated mortality in Palau (Ref. 66144).
IUCN Red List Status:	Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 October 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251)
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