Acropora clathrata
Acropora clathrata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Cnidaria |
Class: | Hexacorallia |
Order: | Scleractinia |
Family: | Acroporidae |
Genus: | Acropora |
Species: | A. clathrata
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Binomial name | |
Acropora clathrata (Brook, 1891)
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Acropora clathrata, commonly known as lattice table coral is a species of stony corals belonging to the family Acroporidae.[1] They are a zooxanthellate coral, which are generally found in fringing reefs, sheltered reefs and back reef habitats, between the depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft).[2][3]
The species is native to Indo-Central Pacific region where it is widespread from Madagascar to the Red Sea to Western Australia.[1]
Per IUCN, the species has the status "least concern".[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Acropora clathrata (Brook, 1891)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Acropora clathrata". Corals of the World. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Acropora clathrata". WA Museum. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Acroporidae
- Animals described in 1891
- Anthozoan stubs