About The Species
Acropora retusa is a species of coral found in U.S. waters in Guam, American Samoa, and the Pacific Remote Island Areas. Colonies of Acropora retusa are made up of flat plates with short, thick finger-like branches. Branches look rough and spiky because radial corallites are variable in length. Colonies are typically brown or green in color. Acropora retusa is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
NOAA Fisheries is committed to conserving and protecting Acropora retusa. Our scientists and partners use a variety of innovative techniques to study, learn more about, and protect this species.
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Protected Status
Scientific Classification
Animalia |
Cnidaria |
Anthozoa |
Scleractinia |
Acroporidae |
Acropora |
retusa |