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Acropora dendrum (Bassett-Smith, 1890) |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Acroporidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 100 cm COLD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs only on upper reef slopes where Acropora sp. diversity is high (Ref. 846). Also on reef margins exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 98471). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 April 2023 (A3ce) Ref. 123251) | |||
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