ニホントゲキクメイシ (lesser knob coral)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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

Cyphastrea

Species

Cyphastrea japonica (ニホントゲキクメイシ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニホントゲキクメイシ

Similar Species in Cyphastrea

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アラトゲキクメイシ

Cyphastrea agassizi

Vulnerable

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エダトゲキクメイシ

Cyphastrea decadia

Least Concern

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コトゲキクメイシ

Cyphastrea chalcidicum

Least Concern

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トゲキクメイシ

Cyphastrea microphthalma

Least Concern

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ヒメトゲキクメイシ

Cyphastrea ocellina

Vulnerable

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フカトゲキクメイシ

Cyphastrea serailia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ニホントゲキクメイシ?

The scientific name of ニホントゲキクメイシ is Cyphastrea japonica. It belongs to the genus Cyphastrea.

What is the conservation status of ニホントゲキクメイシ?

ニホントゲキクメイシ (Cyphastrea japonica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ニホントゲキクメイシ live?

ニホントゲキクメイシ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does ニホントゲキクメイシ belong to?

ニホントゲキクメイシ (Cyphastrea japonica) belongs to the genus Cyphastrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.

Is ニホントゲキクメイシ endangered?

No, ニホントゲキクメイシ (Cyphastrea japonica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does ニホントゲキクメイシ belong to?

ニホントゲキクメイシ (Cyphastrea japonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ニホントゲキクメイシ?

The closest relatives of ニホントゲキクメイシ in the genus Cyphastrea include アラトゲキクメイシ, エダトゲキクメイシ, コトゲキクメイシ, トゲキクメイシ, ヒメトゲキクメイシ.