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leaf coral

Montipora foliosa

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
Montipora
Species
Montipora foliosa (leaf coral)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウスコモンサンゴ
German Folien-Koralle

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pore coral
Montipora delicatula
Vulnerable
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pore coral
Montipora friabilis
Vulnerable
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pore coral
Montipora spongodes
Least Concern
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pore coral
Montipora setosa
Endangered
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microporous coral
Montipora tuberculosa
Least Concern
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pore coral
Montipora hispida
Least Concern
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Monasteria microporous coral
Montipora monasteriata
Least Concern
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pore coral
Montipora hoffmeisteri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Montipora — 20 Species

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pore coral
Montipora delicatula
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pore coral
Montipora friabilis
VU 🐾
pore coral
Montipora spongodes
LC
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leaf coral
Montipora foliosa
NT
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pore coral
Montipora setosa
EN 🐾
microporous coral
Montipora tuberculosa
LC 🐾
pore coral
Montipora hispida
LC 🐾
Monasteria microporous coral
Montipora monasteriata
LC 🐾
pore coral
Montipora taiwanensis
DD 🐾
pore coral
Montipora mactanensis
VU 🐾
pore coral
Montipora efflorescens
NT 🐾
pore coral
Montipora australiensis
VU 🐾
pore coral
Montipora palawanensis
NT 🐾
pore coral
Montipora cactus
VU 🐾
pore coral
Montipora stellata
LC 🐾
pore coral
Montipora altasepta
VU 🐾
pore coral
Montipora floweri
LC 🐾
pore coral
Montipora verrucosa
LC 🐾
pore coral
Montipora malampaya
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pore coral
Montipora hoffmeisteri
LC
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