''Astreopora gracilis'' is a

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of hard coral found in shallow water in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is an uncommon species with a wide range and the

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has assessed its conservation status as being of "

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References

Acroporidae Cnidarians of the Pacific Ocean Cnidarians of the Indian Ocean Fauna of the Red Sea Marine fauna of Oceania Corals described in 1896 {{scleractinia-stub