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larger star coral

Favites halicora

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
Favites
Species
Favites halicora (larger star coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マルカメノコキクメイシ

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Favites pentagona
Least Concern
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Favites complanata
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Favites — 8 Species

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larger star coral
Favites flexuosa
NT 🐾
larger star coral
Favites paraflexuosus
NT 🐾
larger star coral
Favites pentagona
LC 🐾
larger star coral
Favites complanata
NT
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larger star coral
Favites halicora
NT
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larger star coral
Favites chinensis
NT 🐾
larger star coral
Favites abdita
NT 🐾
larger star coral
Favites stylifera
NT
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