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hedgehog coral

Echinopora pacifica

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
Merulinidae
Genus
Echinopora
Species
Echinopora pacifica (hedgehog coral)

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Least Concern
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Near Threatened
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Echinopora lamellosa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hedgehog coral?
The scientific name of hedgehog coral is Echinopora pacifica. It belongs to the genus Echinopora.
What is the conservation status of hedgehog coral?
hedgehog coral (Echinopora pacifica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does hedgehog coral live?
hedgehog 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 hedgehog coral belong to?
hedgehog coral (Echinopora pacifica) belongs to the genus Echinopora, which is part of the taxonomic family Merulinidae.
What kingdom does hedgehog coral belong to?
hedgehog coral (Echinopora pacifica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of hedgehog coral?
The closest relatives of hedgehog coral in the genus Echinopora include hedgehog coral, hedgehog coral, hedgehog coral.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Echinopora — 4 Species

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hedgehog coral
Echinopora gemmacea
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hedgehog coral
Echinopora mammiformis
NT 🐾
hedgehog coral
Echinopora lamellosa
LC
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hedgehog coral
Echinopora pacifica
NT
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