Acropora roseni Wallace, 1999
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size:  200 cm COLD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Upper reef slopes exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 846).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (A4ce) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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