Bali Shortcake vs plate coral

Acropora latistella compared with Acropora clathrata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bali Shortcake plate coral
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Cnidaria (Cnidarians) Cnidaria (Cnidarians)
Class same Anthozoa Anthozoa
Order same Scleractinia (Scleractinia) Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family same Acroporidae Acroporidae
Genus same Acropora Acropora
Species Acropora latistella Acropora clathrata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bali Shortcake and plate coral share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Acropora.

Conservation Status

Bali Shortcake

LC — Least Concern

plate coral

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bali Shortcake plate coral
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.

plate coral

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

plate coral

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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