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ノウサンゴ (lesser valley coral)

Platygyra lamellina

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

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
Platygyra
Species
Platygyra lamellina (ノウサンゴ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ノウサンゴ

Similar Species in Platygyra

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シナノウサンゴ
Platygyra sinensis
Least Concern
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ヒメノウサンゴ
Platygyra pini
Least Concern
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ヒラノウサンゴ
Platygyra daedalea
Least Concern
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ミダレノウサンゴ
Platygyra contorta
Least Concern
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ヤエヤマノウサンゴ
Platygyra yaeyamaensis
Vulnerable
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リュウキュウノウサンゴ
Platygyra ryukyuensis
Near Threatened
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lesser valley coral
Platygyra acuta
Near Threatened
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lesser valley coral
Platygyra carnosa
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ノウサンゴ?
The scientific name of ノウサンゴ is Platygyra lamellina. It belongs to the genus Platygyra.
What is the conservation status of ノウサンゴ?
ノウサンゴ (Platygyra lamellina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ノウサンゴ live?
ノウサンゴ is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does ノウサンゴ belong to?
ノウサンゴ (Platygyra lamellina) belongs to the genus Platygyra, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
What kingdom does ノウサンゴ belong to?
ノウサンゴ (Platygyra lamellina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ノウサンゴ?
The closest relatives of ノウサンゴ in the genus Platygyra include シナノウサンゴ, ヒメノウサンゴ, ヒラノウサンゴ, ミダレノウサンゴ, ヤエヤマノウサンゴ.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Platygyra — 10 Species

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シナノウサンゴ
Platygyra sinensis
LC
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ノウサンゴ
Platygyra lamellina
NT
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ヒメノウサンゴ
Platygyra pini
LC 🐾
ヒラノウサンゴ
Platygyra daedalea
LC 🐾
ミダレノウサンゴ
Platygyra contorta
LC 🐾
ヤエヤマノウサンゴ
Platygyra yaeyamaensis
VU 🐾
リュウキュウノウサンゴ
Platygyra ryukyuensis
NT 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra acuta
NT 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra carnosa
NT 🐾
lesser valley coral
Platygyra verweyi
NT
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