Acropora pharaonis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Scleractinia |
| Family: | Acroporidae |
| Genus: | Acropora |
| Species: | A. pharaonis
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| Acropora pharaonis (Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1860)
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Acropora pharaonis is a species of acroporid coral that was first described by Milne-Edwards and Haime in 1860. Found in marine, tropical, reefs on slopes sheltered from wave action, it occurs at depths of between 5 and 25 m (16 and 82 ft). It is classed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, and it has a decreasing population. It is common and found over a large area and is classified under CITES Appendix II.
Description
Acropora pharaonis is found in colonies of flat table-like structures, or simply in structures of clumped vertical or horizontal twisted branches.
Distribution
Acropora pharaonis is common and found over a large range; the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, New Caledonia, Fiji, American Samoa, and potentially in Cocos-Keeling.[1] It is threatened by climate change, coral disease, rising sea temperatures leading to bleaching, reef destruction, being prey to Acanthaster planci, and human activity. It is rated as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, is listed CITES Appendix II, and could occur within Marine Protected Areas.[1]
Taxonomy
It was first described by Haime[1] and Henri Milne-Edwards in 1860 in genus Madrepora.[5]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "Acropora pharaonis Fact Sheet. (Milne Edwards and Haime, 1860)". Australian Institute of Marine Science. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-643-10281-1.
- ^ "Measurements and facts about Acropora pharaonis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
- ^ "Acropora pharaonis". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 December 2014.