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Elkhorn Coral
Acropora palmata
17.2215, -87.5912
Field Notes
Description:
Elkhorn coral is a Critically Endangered organism.This is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN Red List for wild species. Critically Endangered means that a species' numbers have decreased, or will decrease, by 80% within three generations.
The coral is near the island of Long Caye within the Lighthouse reef Atoll.
Habitat:
Elkhorn coral are found primarily in shallow marine waters with temperatures between 26 to 30 °C (79 to 86 °F), and with significant water movement. They are one of the most abundant species in waters ranging from 1 to 5 metres (3.3 to 16 ft) deep
Notes:
Photo taken by staff and student of Brookhaven College Geospatial Technologoy Program during an environmental characterization study.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2011
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