Montipora hispida (Dana, 1846)
Montipora hispida
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Acroporidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 98471. Found mostly in turbid waters (Ref. 846) as well as in clear waters (Ref. 98471).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  M: Ref. 846.

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