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hump coral

Porites attenuata

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

Animalia (สัตว์)

Cnidaria (ไนดาเรีย)

Scleractinia (Scleractinia)

Species

Porites attenuata (hump coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ベルベットエダハマサンゴ

Similar Species in Porites

Porites australiensis

Porites heronensis

Porites cylindrica

Near Threatened

Near Threatened

Porites horizontalata

Near Threatened

Porites stephensoni

Near Threatened

blue crust coral

Porites branneri

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hump coral?

The scientific name of hump coral is Porites attenuata. It belongs to the genus Porites.

What is the conservation status of hump coral?

hump coral (Porites attenuata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hump coral live?

hump 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 hump coral belong to?

hump coral (Porites attenuata) belongs to the genus Porites, which is part of the taxonomic family Poritidae.

Is hump coral endangered?

Yes, hump coral (Porites attenuata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does hump coral belong to?

hump coral (Porites attenuata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of hump coral?

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porites — 20 Species

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blue crust coral

Porites branneri

Porites australiensis

Porites heronensis

Porites cylindrica

Porites horizontalata

Porites stephensoni

Porites nigrescens

Porites negrosensis

Porites vaughani

mustard hill coral

Porites astreoides

Porites evermanni

Porites cumulatus

Porites compressa

Porites okinawensis

Porites deformis

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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