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Millepora alcicornis Linnaeus, 1758 Fire coral |
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| Family: | Milleporidae (fire corals) | |||
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| Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Multiple branches in a single plane with small pores from which the tiny polyps protrude. Tan or mustard with white tips and edges (Ref. 415). | |||
| Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 116013. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 10 February 2024 (A3c) Ref. 123251) | |||
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