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Montipora effusa (Dana, 1846) |
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photo by
Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.) |
| Family: | Acroporidae () | |||
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| 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). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251) | |||
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