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Montipora dilatata Studer, 1901 |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Acroporidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm COLD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Endemic to Hawaii. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Colonies: Encrusting to submassive; up to 30 cm across; with irregular branch-like upgrowths up to 10 cm thick; well defined. Pale to dark brown. | |||
| Biology: | Subtidal environments (Ref. 846). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (B2ac(iii)) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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