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Coral Crustoso Azul

Porites branneri

Near Threatened

About

The Blue crust coral (Porites branneri) is a species in the genus Porites. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Cnidaria (Cnidarians)

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia (Scleractinia)

Species

Porites branneri (Coral Crustoso Azul)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Coral Crustoso Azul

French Coraux à Pores

German Blaue Krustenanemone

Similar Species in Porites

Porites horizontalata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coral Crustoso Azul?

The scientific name of Coral Crustoso Azul is Porites branneri. It belongs to the genus Porites.

What is the conservation status of Coral Crustoso Azul?

Coral Crustoso Azul (Porites branneri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Coral Crustoso Azul live?

Coral Crustoso Azul is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Coral Crustoso Azul belong to?

Coral Crustoso Azul (Porites branneri) belongs to the genus Porites, which is part of the taxonomic family Poritidae.

What kingdom does Coral Crustoso Azul belong to?

Coral Crustoso Azul (Porites branneri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Coral Crustoso Azul?

The closest relatives of Coral Crustoso Azul in the genus Porites include Coral Mostaza, hump coral, hump coral, hump coral, hump coral.