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lesser valley coral

Platygyra yaeyamaensis

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Cnidaria (cnidários)

Scleractinia (Scleractinia)

Species

Platygyra yaeyamaensis (lesser valley coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤエヤマノウサンゴ

Similar Species in Platygyra

lesser valley coral

Platygyra contorta

lesser valley coral

Platygyra acuta

Near Threatened

lesser valley coral

Platygyra ryukyuensis

Near Threatened

lesser valley coral

Platygyra lamellina

Near Threatened

lesser valley coral

Platygyra daedalea

lesser valley coral

Platygyra sinensis

lesser valley coral

lesser valley coral

Platygyra carnosa

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lesser valley coral?

The scientific name of lesser valley coral is Platygyra yaeyamaensis. It belongs to the genus Platygyra.

What is the conservation status of lesser valley coral?

lesser valley coral (Platygyra yaeyamaensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does lesser valley coral belong to?

lesser valley coral (Platygyra yaeyamaensis) belongs to the genus Platygyra, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.

Is lesser valley coral endangered?

Yes, lesser valley coral (Platygyra yaeyamaensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does lesser valley coral belong to?

lesser valley coral (Platygyra yaeyamaensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of lesser valley coral?

The closest relatives of lesser valley coral in the genus Platygyra include lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral, lesser valley coral.

Genus Platygyra — 10 Species

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lesser valley coral

Platygyra yaeyamaensis

VU

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lesser valley coral

Platygyra contorta

lesser valley coral

Platygyra acuta

lesser valley coral

Platygyra ryukyuensis

lesser valley coral

Platygyra lamellina

lesser valley coral

Platygyra daedalea

lesser valley coral

Platygyra sinensis

lesser valley coral

lesser valley coral

Platygyra carnosa

lesser valley coral

Platygyra verweyi

Data verified Março 2026

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