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finger coral

Caulastraea echinulata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Cnidaria (لاسعات)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (مرجانيات صلبة)
Family
Merulinidae
Genus
Caulastraea
Species
Caulastraea echinulata (finger coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トゲタバネサンゴ

Similar Species in Caulastraea

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finger coral
Caulastraea furcata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of finger coral?
The scientific name of finger coral is Caulastraea echinulata. It belongs to the genus Caulastraea.
What is the conservation status of finger coral?
finger coral (Caulastraea echinulata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does finger coral live?
finger coral is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does finger coral belong to?
finger coral (Caulastraea echinulata) belongs to the genus Caulastraea, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
Is finger coral endangered?
Yes, finger coral (Caulastraea echinulata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does finger coral belong to?
finger coral (Caulastraea echinulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of finger coral?
The closest relatives of finger coral in the genus Caulastraea include finger coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caulastraea — 2 Species

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finger coral
Caulastraea furcata
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Caulastraea echinulata
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