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Finger Coral

Acropora humilis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Scleractinia (Scleractinia)
Family
Acroporidae
Genus
Acropora
Species
Acropora humilis (Finger Coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ツツユビミドリイシ

Similar Species in Acropora

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Branch Coral
Acropora florida
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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Bali green stony coral
Acropora yongei
Least Concern
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Bali Shortcake
Acropora latistella
Least Concern
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elkhorn coral
Acropora palmata
Critically Endangered
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ice fire
Acropora echinata
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Finger Coral?
The scientific name of Finger Coral is Acropora humilis. It belongs to the genus Acropora.
What is the conservation status of Finger Coral?
Finger Coral (Acropora humilis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Finger Coral live?
Finger Coral is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Finger Coral belong to?
Finger Coral (Acropora humilis) belongs to the genus Acropora, which is part of the taxonomic family Acroporidae.
What kingdom does Finger Coral belong to?
Finger Coral (Acropora humilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Finger Coral?
The closest relatives of Finger Coral in the genus Acropora include Branch Coral, hyacinth table coral, plate coral, staghorn coral, Bali green stony coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Acropora — 9 Species

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