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hyacinth table coral

Acropora hyacinthus

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 hyacinthus (hyacinth table coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンヨウミドリイシ
German Hyazinthen-Tischkoralle

Similar Species in Acropora

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Branch Coral
Acropora florida
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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Finger Coral
Acropora humilis
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hyacinth table coral?
The scientific name of hyacinth table coral is Acropora hyacinthus. It belongs to the genus Acropora.
What is the conservation status of hyacinth table coral?
hyacinth table coral (Acropora hyacinthus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does hyacinth table coral live?
hyacinth table 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 hyacinth table coral belong to?
hyacinth table coral (Acropora hyacinthus) belongs to the genus Acropora, which is part of the taxonomic family Acroporidae.
What kingdom does hyacinth table coral belong to?
hyacinth table coral (Acropora hyacinthus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of hyacinth table coral?
The closest relatives of hyacinth table coral in the genus Acropora include Branch Coral, plate coral, staghorn coral, Bali green stony coral, Bali Shortcake.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Acropora — 9 Species

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Branch Coral
Acropora florida
NT
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hyacinth table coral
Acropora hyacinthus
NT
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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 🐾
Finger Coral
Acropora humilis
NT
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