Acanthastrea ishigakiensis
| Acanthastrea ishigakiensis | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Anthozoa |
| Order: | Scleractinia |
| Family: | Lobophylliidae |
| Genus: | Acanthastrea |
| Species: | A. ishigakiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthastrea ishigakiensis Veron, 1990 | |
Acanthastrea ishigakiensis is a species of coral found in Indo-Pacific waters. It is widespread but uncommon throughout its range. It has a narrow depth range, and is susceptible to coral bleaching and disease. It is also threatened by the global loss of coral reef habitats.
References
- ↑ Turak, E., Sheppard, C. & Wood, E. (2014). "Acanthastrea ishigakiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 28 August 2014.