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orange cup coral

Tubastraea coccinea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇿 Belize 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Cnidaria (Cnidarians)

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Scleractinia (Scleractinia)

Species

Tubastraea coccinea (orange cup coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメイボヤギ

Similar Species in Tubastraea

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Floreana Coral

Tubastraea floreana

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of orange cup coral?

The scientific name of orange cup coral is Tubastraea coccinea. It belongs to the genus Tubastraea.

Where does orange cup coral live?

orange cup coral is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Cabo Verde, China, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador.

What family does orange cup coral belong to?

orange cup coral (Tubastraea coccinea) belongs to the genus Tubastraea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dendrophylliidae.

What kingdom does orange cup coral belong to?

orange cup coral (Tubastraea coccinea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of orange cup coral?

The closest relatives of orange cup coral in the genus Tubastraea include Floreana Coral.