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hump coral

Porites nigrescens

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
Poritidae
Genus
Porites
Species
Porites nigrescens (hump coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アミメハマサンゴ

Similar Species in Porites

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hump coral
Porites australiensis
Least Concern
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Porites heronensis
Least Concern
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Porites cylindrica
Near Threatened
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Porites lobata
Near Threatened
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Porites horizontalata
Vulnerable
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Near Threatened
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Porites stephensoni
Near Threatened
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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 nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Porites.
What is the conservation status of hump coral?
hump coral (Porites nigrescens) 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 nigrescens) belongs to the genus Porites, which is part of the taxonomic family Poritidae.
Is hump coral endangered?
Yes, hump coral (Porites nigrescens) 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 nigrescens) 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
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hump coral
Porites australiensis
LC 🐾
hump coral
Porites heronensis
LC 🐾
hump coral
Porites cylindrica
NT 🐾
hump coral
Porites lobata
NT 🐾
hump coral
Porites horizontalata
VU 🐾
hump coral
Porites annae
NT 🐾
hump coral
Porites stephensoni
NT
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hump coral
Porites nigrescens
VU
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hump coral
Porites negrosensis
NT 🐾
hump coral
Porites vaughani
LC 🐾
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Porites astreoides
LC 🐾
hump coral
Porites evermanni
DD 🐾
hump coral
Porites cumulatus
VU 🐾
hump coral
Porites compressa
LC 🐾
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Porites solida
LC 🐾
hump coral
Porites lutea
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hump coral
Porites okinawensis
VU 🐾
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Porites rus
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Porites deformis
NT
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