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ice fire

Acropora echinata

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 (Cnidarians)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family
Acroporidae
Genus
Acropora
Species
Acropora echinata (ice fire)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トゲヅツミドリイシ
German Violette Geweihkoralle

Similar Species in Acropora

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Bali green stony coral
Acropora yongei
Least Concern
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Bali Shortcake
Acropora latistella
Least Concern
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Branch Coral
Acropora florida
Near Threatened
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elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
Critically Endangered
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Finger Coral
Acropora humilis
Near Threatened
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hyacinth table coral
Acropora hyacinthus
Near Threatened
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plate coral
Acropora clathrata
Least Concern
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staghorn coral
Acropora cervicornis
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ice fire?
The scientific name of ice fire is Acropora echinata. It belongs to the genus Acropora.
What is the conservation status of ice fire?
ice fire (Acropora echinata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ice fire live?
ice fire 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 ice fire belong to?
ice fire (Acropora echinata) belongs to the genus Acropora, which is part of the taxonomic family Acroporidae.
Is ice fire endangered?
Yes, ice fire (Acropora echinata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does ice fire belong to?
ice fire (Acropora echinata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of ice fire?
The closest relatives of ice fire in the genus Acropora include Bali green stony coral, Bali Shortcake, Branch Coral, elkhorn coral, Finger Coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Acropora — 9 Species

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Bali green stony coral
Acropora yongei
LC 🐾
Bali Shortcake
Acropora latistella
LC 🐾
Branch Coral
Acropora florida
NT 🐾
elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
CR 🐾
Finger Coral
Acropora humilis
NT 🐾
hyacinth table coral
Acropora hyacinthus
NT
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ice fire
Acropora echinata
VU
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plate coral
Acropora clathrata
LC 🐾
staghorn coral
Acropora cervicornis
CR
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