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blue crust coral

Porites branneri

Near Threatened

About

The Blue crust coral (Porites branneri) is a species in the genus Porites. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Scleractinia (Scleractinia)

Species

Porites branneri (blue crust coral)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Coral Crustoso Azul

French Coraux à Pores

German Blaue Krustenanemone

Similar Species in Porites

Porites horizontalata

Porites australiensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blue crust coral?

The scientific name of blue crust coral is Porites branneri. It belongs to the genus Porites.

What is the conservation status of blue crust coral?

blue crust coral (Porites branneri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does blue crust coral live?

blue crust coral is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does blue crust coral belong to?

blue crust coral (Porites branneri) belongs to the genus Porites, which is part of the taxonomic family Poritidae.

What kingdom does blue crust coral belong to?

blue crust coral (Porites branneri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of blue crust coral?

The closest relatives of blue crust coral in the genus Porites include hump coral, hump coral, hump coral, hump coral, hump coral.