Bottlebrush Acropora
Acropora aculeus
- Group: Coral
- Typical depth: 3–35 m
- IUCN status: EN
The bottlebrush acropora grows dense, bristling branches on upper reef slopes, in lagoons and along walls. It ranges from a few metres down to about thirty five metres and is listed as endangered as reefs warm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Scleractinia › Acroporidae › Acropora
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 206991.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bottlebrush Acropora live?
- The Bottlebrush Acropora (Acropora aculeus) is typically found at 3–35 m.