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15 Indo-Pacific Coral Species Recovery Outline
This document serves as an interim guidance document to direct recovery efforts for 15 Indo-Pacific…
Acropora jacquelineae coral
Acropora jacquelineae coral
Acropora jacquelineae
Protected Status
ESA Threatened
Throughout Its Range
CITES Appendix II
Throughout Its Range
Quick Facts
Weight
Not relevant for corals
Lifespan
Up to hundreds of years
Length
Diameter of 39 inches
Threats
Climate change, including ocean warming and ocean acidification,
Diseases,
Land-based sources of pollution,
Unsustainable fishing,
Small population size,
Habitat degradation
Region
Pacific Islands
About The Species
Acropora jacquelineae is a coral that is found in the eastern Indian Ocean and the central and western Pacific Ocean. In the United States, it could occur in American Samoa. Colonies of Acropora jacquelineae are flat plates up to 1 meter in diameter. The upper surface is covered with many very thin projections called corallites, which are smooth on their sides. Colonies are uniform gray-brown or pinkish in color. Acropora jacquelineae is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
NOAA Fisheries is committed to conserving and protecting Acropora jacquelineae. Our scientists and partners use a variety of innovative techniques to study, learn more about, and protect this species.
Learn more about Acropora jacquelineae (PDF, 3 pages).
Protected Status
ESA Threatened
- Throughout Its Range
CITES Appendix II
- Throughout Its Range
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia | Phylum | Cnidaria | Class | Anthozoa | Order | Scleractinia | Family | Acroporidae | Genus | Acropora | Species | jacquelineae |
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