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トゲタバネサンゴ (finger coral)

Caulastraea echinulata

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 (動物)
Phylum
Cnidaria (刺胞動物)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (イシサンゴ目)
Family
Merulinidae
Genus
Caulastraea
Species
Caulastraea echinulata (トゲタバネサンゴ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トゲタバネサンゴ

Similar Species in Caulastraea

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ネジレタバネサンゴ
Caulastraea furcata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of トゲタバネサンゴ?
The scientific name of トゲタバネサンゴ is Caulastraea echinulata. It belongs to the genus Caulastraea.
What is the conservation status of トゲタバネサンゴ?
トゲタバネサンゴ (Caulastraea echinulata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does トゲタバネサンゴ live?
トゲタバネサンゴ 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 トゲタバネサンゴ belong to?
トゲタバネサンゴ (Caulastraea echinulata) belongs to the genus Caulastraea, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
Is トゲタバネサンゴ endangered?
Yes, トゲタバネサンゴ (Caulastraea echinulata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does トゲタバネサンゴ belong to?
トゲタバネサンゴ (Caulastraea echinulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of トゲタバネサンゴ?
The closest relatives of トゲタバネサンゴ in the genus Caulastraea include ネジレタバネサンゴ.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caulastraea — 2 Species

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トゲタバネサンゴ
Caulastraea echinulata
VU
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ネジレタバネサンゴ
Caulastraea furcata
LC
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