Acropora clathrata
Acropora clathrata, commonly known as lattice table coral is a species of stony corals belonging to the family Acroporidae.[1] They are a zooxanthellate coral, which are generally found in fringing reefs, sheltered reefs and back reef habitats, between the depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft).[2][3]
| Acropora clathrata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Scleractinia |
| Family: | Acroporidae |
| Genus: | Acropora |
| Species: | A. clathrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Acropora clathrata (Brook, 1891) | |
The species is native to Indo-Central Pacific region where it is widespread from Madagascar to the Red Sea to Western Australia.[1]
References
- "Acropora clathrata (Brook, 1891)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- "Acropora clathrata". Corals of the World. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- "Acropora clathrata". WA Museum. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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