Reticulated Acropora Coral [Anacropora reticulata]
Description
The Reticulated Acropora Coral is a species of acroporid coral that can be found in the marine environment, in a tropical climate. It occurs in the central Indo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, and the East China Sea. The species is found in shallow, tropical reefs and its colonies are composed of short, irregular branches. It is vulnerable to climate change, with rising sea temperatures causing bleaching and disease, and it is also threatened by the destruction of its coral reef habitat.
Where To See Reticulated Acropora Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
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| Genus |
Staghorn Coral
Anacropora
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