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Violette Geweihkoralle

Acropora echinata

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 (Tier)
Phylum
Cnidaria (Nesseltiere)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (Steinkorallen)
Family
Acroporidae
Genus
Acropora
Species
Acropora echinata (Violette Geweihkoralle)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トゲヅツミドリイシ
German Violette Geweihkoralle

Similar Species in Acropora

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Elchgeweihkoralle
Acropora palmata
Critically Endangered
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Hirschgeweihkoralle
Acropora cervicornis
Critically Endangered
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Hyazinthen-Tischkoralle
Acropora hyacinthus
Near Threatened
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Plattenkoralle
Acropora clathrata
Least Concern
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Finger Coral
Acropora humilis
Near Threatened
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Bali green stony coral
Acropora yongei
Least Concern
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Bali Shortcake
Acropora latistella
Least Concern
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Branch Coral
Acropora florida
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violette Geweihkoralle?
The scientific name of Violette Geweihkoralle is Acropora echinata. It belongs to the genus Acropora.
What is the conservation status of Violette Geweihkoralle?
Violette Geweihkoralle (Acropora echinata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Violette Geweihkoralle live?
Violette Geweihkoralle 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 Violette Geweihkoralle belong to?
Violette Geweihkoralle (Acropora echinata) belongs to the genus Acropora, which is part of the taxonomic family Acroporidae.
Is Violette Geweihkoralle endangered?
Yes, Violette Geweihkoralle (Acropora echinata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Violette Geweihkoralle belong to?
Violette Geweihkoralle (Acropora echinata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Violette Geweihkoralle?
The closest relatives of Violette Geweihkoralle in the genus Acropora include Elchgeweihkoralle, Hirschgeweihkoralle, Hyazinthen-Tischkoralle, Plattenkoralle, Finger Coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Acropora — 9 Species

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Elchgeweihkoralle
Acropora palmata
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Hirschgeweihkoralle
Acropora cervicornis
CR 🐾
Hyazinthen-Tischkoralle
Acropora hyacinthus
NT 🐾
Plattenkoralle
Acropora clathrata
LC
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Violette Geweihkoralle
Acropora echinata
VU
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Finger Coral
Acropora humilis
NT 🐾
Bali green stony coral
Acropora yongei
LC 🐾
Bali Shortcake
Acropora latistella
LC 🐾
Branch Coral
Acropora florida
NT
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