Acropora hyacinthus (Dana, 1846) Brush coral |
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Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
Family: | Acroporidae () | |||
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Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 52 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical. | |||
Diagnosis: | This is the classic "table" coral, with long-lived colonies forming tables several metres in diameter. The coral is supported by a central stalk; the main braches anastomose in the horizontal plane, while secondary branchlets all grow vertically to the same height, forming a flat surface (Ref. 269). | |||
Biology: | Common at shallow to intermediate depths throughout its range (Ref. 269). Upper reef slopes; outer reef flats (Ref. 846). Has very high bleaching level and estimated mortality nearing 100% in Palau (Ref. 66144). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 April 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251) | |||
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