Montipora effusa

photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:	Acroporidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:	Colonies: submassive or form extensive; thick unifacial plates. Corallites: small ; exsert; with elongate thecal papillae. Colony surface: rough appearance. Brown with brightly colored polyps (Ref. 846).
Biology:	Found in most reef environments (Ref. 846).
IUCN Red List Status:	Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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