Acropora abrotanoides
Acropora abrotanoides (Lamarck, 1816)
Acropora abrotanoides
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 5 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to French Polynesia, North to Ryukyu, south to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Shallow reef environments especially reef margins exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 846), shallow reef tops and edges (Ref. 86439).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 April 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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