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leaf coral

Pavona danai

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Cnidaria (cnidários)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family
Agariciidae
Genus
Pavona
Species
Pavona danai (leaf coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミネシコロサンゴ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of leaf coral?
The scientific name of leaf coral is Pavona danai. It belongs to the genus Pavona.
What is the conservation status of leaf coral?
leaf coral (Pavona danai) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does leaf coral live?
leaf coral 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 leaf coral belong to?
leaf coral (Pavona danai) belongs to the genus Pavona, which is part of the taxonomic family Agariciidae.
Is leaf coral endangered?
Yes, leaf coral (Pavona danai) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does leaf coral belong to?
leaf coral (Pavona danai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of leaf coral?
The closest relatives of leaf coral in the genus Pavona include leaf coral, leaf coral, leaf coral, leaf coral, leaf coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pavona — 11 Species

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leaf coral
Pavona clavus
LC 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona decussata
VU 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona explanulata
LC
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leaf coral
Pavona danai
VU
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leaf coral
Pavona duerdeni
LC 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona cactus
VU 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona frondifera
LC 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona varians
LC 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona venosa
VU 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona minuta
NT 🐾
leaf coral
Pavona maldivensis
LC
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