| Acropora anthocercis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Scleractinia |
| Family: | Acroporidae |
| Genus: | Acropora |
| Species: | A. anthocercis
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| Binomial name | |
| Acropora anthocercis (Brook, 1893)
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Acropora anthocercis is a species of acroporid coral that was first described by G. Brook in 1893. Found on the top slopes of reefs, it is often in contact with strong waves. The species is rated as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with a decreasing population covering a large range, but is abundant in some areas such as Queensland. It is also listed under CITES Appendix II.
- ^ Aeby, G.; Delbeek, J.C.; Lovell, E.; Richards, Z.; Reboton, C.; Bass, D. (2008). "Acropora anthocercis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T133513A3781375. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T133513A3781375.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.