Acropora hemprichii

Acropora hemprichii is a species of acroporid coral that was first described by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg in 1834. It lives in reefs at depths of 3 to 15 m (9.8 to 49.2 ft) for between 13 and 24 years. The species is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List, and has a decreasing population. It is common with a wide range, and is listed on Appendix II of CITES.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Acropora hemprichii being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Acropora tenuis
• Acropora florida
• Acropora valida
• Hydnophora rigida
• Acropora abrotanoides
• Acropora muricata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia

Family

Acroporidae

Genus

Acropora

Species

Acropora hemprichii

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