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disc coral

Turbinaria mesenterina

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family
Dendrophylliidae
Genus
Turbinaria
Species
Turbinaria mesenterina (disc coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スリバチサンゴ
German Folienkoralle

Similar Species in Turbinaria

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disc coral
Turbinaria irregularis
Least Concern
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disc coral
Turbinaria radicalis
Near Threatened
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disc coral
Turbinaria frondens
Least Concern
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Blistered Saucer Leaf Algae
Turbinaria turbinata
Not Evaluated
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disc coral
Turbinaria stellulata
Vulnerable
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Saucer Leaf Algae
Turbinaria tricostata
Not Evaluated
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disc coral
Turbinaria reniformis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of disc coral?
The scientific name of disc coral is Turbinaria mesenterina. It belongs to the genus Turbinaria.
What is the conservation status of disc coral?
disc coral (Turbinaria mesenterina) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does disc coral live?
disc 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 disc coral belong to?
disc coral (Turbinaria mesenterina) belongs to the genus Turbinaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Dendrophylliidae.
Is disc coral endangered?
Yes, disc coral (Turbinaria mesenterina) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does disc coral belong to?
disc coral (Turbinaria mesenterina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of disc coral?
The closest relatives of disc coral in the genus Turbinaria include disc coral, disc coral, disc coral, Blistered Saucer Leaf Algae, disc coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Turbinaria — 8 Species

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disc coral
Turbinaria mesenterina
VU
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disc coral
Turbinaria irregularis
LC 🐾
disc coral
Turbinaria radicalis
NT 🐾
disc coral
Turbinaria frondens
LC 🐾
Blistered Saucer Leaf Algae
Turbinaria turbinata
NE 🐾
disc coral
Turbinaria stellulata
VU 🐾
Saucer Leaf Algae
Turbinaria tricostata
NE 🐾
disc coral
Turbinaria reniformis
VU
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