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ミダレノウサンゴ (lesser valley coral)

Platygyra contorta

Least Concern

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
Platygyra
Species
Platygyra contorta (ミダレノウサンゴ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミダレノウサンゴ

Similar Species in Platygyra

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シナノウサンゴ
Platygyra sinensis
Least Concern
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ノウサンゴ
Platygyra lamellina
Near Threatened
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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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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 ミダレノウサンゴ?
The scientific name of ミダレノウサンゴ is Platygyra contorta. It belongs to the genus Platygyra.
What is the conservation status of ミダレノウサンゴ?
ミダレノウサンゴ (Platygyra contorta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ミダレノウサンゴ live?
ミダレノウサンゴ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does ミダレノウサンゴ belong to?
ミダレノウサンゴ (Platygyra contorta) belongs to the genus Platygyra, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
Is ミダレノウサンゴ endangered?
No, ミダレノウサンゴ (Platygyra contorta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ミダレノウサンゴ belong to?
ミダレノウサンゴ (Platygyra contorta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ミダレノウサンゴ?
The closest relatives of ミダレノウサンゴ in the genus Platygyra include シナノウサンゴ, ノウサンゴ, ヒメノウサンゴ, ヒラノウサンゴ, 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 🐾
ノウサンゴ
Platygyra lamellina
NT 🐾
ヒメノウサンゴ
Platygyra pini
LC 🐾
ヒラノウサンゴ
Platygyra daedalea
LC
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ミダレノウサンゴ
Platygyra contorta
LC
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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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