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ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ (starry cup coral)

Acanthastrea hemprichii

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
Lobophylliidae
Genus
Acanthastrea
Species
Acanthastrea hemprichii (ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ

Similar Species in Acanthastrea

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ヒメオオトゲキクメイシ
Acanthastrea echinata
Least Concern
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starry cup coral
Acanthastrea subechinata
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ?
The scientific name of ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ is Acanthastrea hemprichii. It belongs to the genus Acanthastrea.
What is the conservation status of ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ?
ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ (Acanthastrea hemprichii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ live?
ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ 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 ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ belong to?
ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ (Acanthastrea hemprichii) belongs to the genus Acanthastrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lobophylliidae.
Is ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ endangered?
Yes, ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ (Acanthastrea hemprichii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ belong to?
ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ (Acanthastrea hemprichii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ?
The closest relatives of ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ in the genus Acanthastrea include ヒメオオトゲキクメイシ, starry cup coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Acanthastrea — 3 Species

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ヒメオオトゲキクメイシ
Acanthastrea echinata
LC
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ヒラタオオトゲキクメイシ
Acanthastrea hemprichii
VU
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starry cup coral
Acanthastrea subechinata
NT
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