Bali Shortcake vs Dwarf Neckera

Acropora latistella compared with Neckera pumila

Key Differences

• Bali Shortcake is Least Concern while Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bali Shortcake	Dwarf Neckera
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Cnidaria (Cnidarians)	Bryophyta
Class	Anthozoa	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Scleractinia (Scleractinia)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family	Acroporidae	Neckeraceae
Genus	Acropora	Neckera
Species	Acropora latistella	Neckera pumila

Conservation Status

Bali Shortcake

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bali Shortcake	Dwarf Neckera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bali Shortcake

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bali Shortcake

The Bali Shortcake (Acropora latistella) is a species in the genus Acropora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.