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Acropora aculeus (Dana, 1846) Bottlebrush Acropora |
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photo by
Batoy, Corazon B. |
| Family: | Acroporidae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Corymbose clumps colonies. Thin and spreading horizontal branches. Fine upward projecting branches. Naniform radial corallites on branch sides with slightly flaring lips. Usual color: Grey or bright blue-green or yellow. Branch tips: Yellow, lime, green, pale blue or brown. | |||
| Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 98471. Inhabits upper reef slopes, lagoons (Ref. 846) and walls (Ref. 98471). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 April 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251) | |||
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